GWO projects

Solar Training Standards Initiative

Status:
Completed
Status:
In progress
Status:
Not commenced
solar skills
Expected duration
10 months
Start date
Q3 2024
Category
Technical
Expected completion
Q2 2025

Timeline

Project progress is determined by many factors. This timeline is updated to reflect approvals and gates in the relevant project plan.

Q3 2024
87% Completed
Not commenced
Project completed
Project update

June 13, 2025

GWO Solar Safety Training Standard and GWO Solar Technical Training Standard sent to Board for review. Release date TBC.

Project update

May 19, 2025

Pilots done. Wrapping up final adjustments of the standard.

Project update

April 7, 2025

Submissions for public review are closed. Standard drafts are being revised in accordance with relevant input and feedback. Subsequently the standards will be piloted in late April and early May.

Project scope

Two new solar standards have been developed to support workforce training for utility-scale solar sites. They are designed based on risk assessments and real incident data, ensuring they meet the specific needs of the solar industry. Input and comments on the standards can be submitted until April 4th. Please see our Public Review page for more information.

Peter Wiingaard
Peter Wiingaard
Training Project Manager

Contact point

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