Trojan Battery Sponsors NABCEP
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., Feb. 16, 2011 – Trojan Battery Company, the world’s leading manufacturer of deep cycle batteries for renewable energy applications, today announced its corporate sponsorship of North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), which offers certification and entry-level knowledge assessment programs for renewable energy professionals throughout North America.
Trojan’s sponsorship of NABCEP training initiatives supports the continued development of industry standards for certification of photovoltaic (PV) system professionals. Certification ensures that PV practitioners have demonstrated the proper knowledge and training to effectively specify, build and install PV systems. It is in the best interest of the PV marketplace that consumers have access to certified PV professionals to ensure their systems function properly, as well as preserve the longevity of the batteries that may power those systems.
“As the renewable energy market continues its rapid growth, demand for skilled installation professionals will continue to be needed,” said Dean Middleton, Trojan director of renewable energy sales, Americas. “Trojan’s sponsorship of NABCEP will assist in expanding the knowledge and expertise of renewable energy system professionals which will greatly support the adoption of alternative energy applications. The more qualified the installer is, the less failures in the field.”
“NABCEP is a respected leader in the industry as a professional credentialing organization. Trojan’s support of these programs ensures the establishment of standards and benchmarks for PV professionals which will secure the future of the renewable energy marketplace,” Middleton said.
As part of its support for NABCEP programs, Trojan will provide product literature, technical support and sample batteries to the many training organizations that help prepare PV professionals for NABCEP certification exams. Trojan also will offer its expertise in deep cycle battery technology by developing continuing education programs which are offered to PV industry professionals.
“Trojan has a long history of leadership in the renewable energy marketplace and the company’s generous support of NABCEP is one more example of its commitment to continuous improvement and growth of the industry,” said Ezra Auerbach, executive director of NABCEP. “Trojan already has an excellent relationship with our organization and its installer training on batteries is a valuable contribution to the continuing education of our certified professionals.”
“On behalf of the NABCEP board of directors, I offer my thanks to Trojan for their assistance in helping our organization with its program development and outreach efforts. Support from the industry is particularly gratifying because it shows NABCEP is accomplishing its goals of awarding credentials that are relevant and meaningful to consumers, manufacturers and practitioners,” Auerbach said.