The solar boom in Texas illustrates the extreme highs and lows of life on the solarcoaster. Based on its sheer size and average sun hours, Texas is blessed with the nation’s best solar resource—it is also bedeviled by extreme weather risks that necessitate enhanced product testing protocols.

RETC is pleased to announce that David Brearley has joined the RETC team. As North American product marketing manager for VDE, the SolarPro magazine veteran will lead strategic communications and content marketing initiatives for VDE Americas and the Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC).