San Diego College and Lincoln High School Partner on HVAC Training

One of the UK’s most dynamic engineering sectors is often invisible – literally. 🏠 Gas engineers design, build and maintain the networks that safely deliver energy to homes, businesses, schools and hospitals. 🌱 Today, these networks are at the centre of an exciting challenge: transforming how we heat, power and help the UK reach net zero carbon emissions. 👉 IGEM - Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers talks about how mistakes can lead to breakthroughs in gas engineering #TEWeek25 https://lnkd.in/eN-MhZVm

There's so much to learn about what gas engineering delivers for our country, and the exciting ways the industry is innovating to become more sustainable. We're going to need a bigger pipeline of bright young minds coming into the sector - but one of the first important tasks is ensuring that more students and educators are aware of what a gas engineering career can offer! My blog post for Engineering UK EUKEducation explains more:

📽 Training Clip: Installing a Solar Power Plant with a Single-Axis Tracker In this video, I demonstrate how to install a **single-axis solar tracking system**, a technology that increases energy production by continuously adjusting the panel angle throughout the day. The tracker rotates the PV modules along a single horizontal axis, following the sun’s east-to-west movement to maximize irradiation and improve daily output. This tutorial covers the main installation steps — from structural alignment and actuator setup to wiring, calibration, and system safety checks. A practical guide for engineers and technicians working with modern, high-efficiency PV systems.

Great news: the UK’s clean-energy boom is set to generate up to 400,000 new jobs by 2030, including high-quality roles for engineers, electricians and other skilled professionals. 🚀➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/e42N6CxC #CleanEnergy #EngineeringJobs #NetZero #CareerGrowth

Will there be enough engineers to meet growing energy demands? According to a recent study, the global power sector will need between 450,000 and 1.5 million more engineers by 2030 to build, implement and operate energy infrastructure. 📖Read how TRC is helping utilities face the talent gap through its Power Academy, a hands-on training program that covers protection, controls and substation engineering: https://okt.to/lJCTn6

I was invited to Florida this week to hold a workshop on energy storage at a construction and engineering firm. They are seeking to expand their knowledge base of energy storage and wanted me to share my experiences with them. The workshop will be informal and we will cover the following topics: Introduction to Energy Storage • A brief history and how we got here today • Types of storage you hear about in the news - Hype vs Reality • Present state-of-the-art storage systems Energy Storage Safety • Battery safety • Product safety • Site safety • Codes and standards EPC Installation and costs • How site design can improve construction costs – layouts and EPC costs • Some lessons learned from around the globe • Commissioning tips Service Life • What impacts battery life • Typical ESS services deployed during its lifetime • Performance warranties • End-of-life considerations

Will there be enough engineers to meet growing energy demands? According to a recent study, the global power sector will need between 450,000 and 1.5 million more engineers by 2030 to build, implement and operate energy infrastructure. 📖Read how TRC is helping utilities face the talent gap through its Power Academy, a hands-on training program that covers protection, controls and substation engineering: https://okt.to/JP0yZd

In solar projects, small technical details can make a big difference in performance and safety. As a site electrical engineer, I always keep these in mind: 🔹 One shaded cell can reduce the output of the entire string 🔹 Panels continue generating voltage even when disconnected — safety first 🔹 Every panel degrades over time, even if it looks perfect 🔹 Irradiance affects output non-linearly — precision matters 🔹 Glass reflection can waste up to 8% of sunlight 📍 These aren’t just facts — they’re part of my daily checklist to ensure system reliability and long-term efficiency. #SolarEngineering #ElectricalEngineer #RenewableEnergy #SiteManagement #EnergyEfficiency #GulfProjects #CleanEnergy #SolarPower #FieldInsights #EPCProjects #EnergyLeadership

As a project engineer, I came to realize that every successful solar project begins with a thorough site survey. Paying attention to roof orientations right from the start ensures that each string is correctly assigned to its respective MPPT during the design phase. This simple yet critical step maximizes energy harvest, minimizes mismatch losses, and lays the foundation for a system that performs at its best for years to come. Once the system moves to installation, string labeling becomes the unsung hero of a well-executed design. Clear and consistent labeling makes maintenance smoother, fault detection faster, and system diagnostics easier — saving both time and resources. It’s not just about neatness; it’s about creating a professional, reliable, and service-friendly system. In solar design, clarity drives performance. From survey to commissioning, every detail matters and every string should tell a clear story. Whether you’re an engineer, installer, or project manager, paying attention to these small details reflects your commitment to quality, safety, and excellence in every project you deliver.#SolarEnergy, #GreenEnergy, #QualitySolarInstallation, #RenewableEnergy

Precision is the foundation of a compliant and high-value Local Law 87 Energy Audit. Every minor detail collected in the field directly influences the accuracy of the building’s energy baseline, system characterization, and ultimately the quality of ECM recommendations. Our engineer on site is meticulously verifying: • Nameplate data for all HVAC, DHW, pumping, and ventilation equipment • Operational setpoints, staging, sequencing, and control logic • Steam and hydronic distribution conditions, including PRVs, steam traps, pressure readings, delta-T, and insulation integrity • Lighting power densities, fixture types, wattages, and sensor functionality • Motor loads, runtimes, and actual operating conditions compared to design assumptions • Boiler and chiller efficiencies, flue gas/O₂ readings, delta-T across coils, condenser water temperatures, and equipment cycling • Envelope conditions that impact infiltration and heating/cooling loads In LL87, even a single incorrect data point can skew EUI calculations, affect ECM savings projections, or result in compliance deficiencies. That’s why our field engineer ensures every datapoint, measurement, and observation is recorded with accuracy and accompanied by photographic evidence. A thorough, technically grounded audit doesn’t just check the compliance box—it provides actionable insights that reduce utility costs, enhance system performance, and support long-term decarbonization strategies for NYC buildings. Proud of the team’s rigorous approach and attention to detail.