Upcoming Event: Solar Showcase In Florence

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Residents of the Florence, South Carolina area are invited to an exciting & educational solar energy event on Saturday, December 16th. Join members of Southern Current as we unveil our newest local solar panel installation at Straw Hat Distillery!

Event Details

Saturday, December 16th from 11am-4pm

Straw Hat Distillery

1301 N. Douglas Street Florence, SC 29501

The only thing that tastes better than local made whiskey is sustainable, local whiskey! Celebrate with us the completion of Straw Hat’s new 8 kW solar power system! Solar workshops will be held at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Tastings and food to be enjoyed by all who attend the workshops. Come taste spirits, food and learn about solar!

About Southern Current

Southern Current is proud to be one of the top solar installers in the Southeast, offering Residential, Commercial, and Utility-Scale Solar Solutions. Thanks to the numerous Solar Rebates & Incentives that are currently available, there’s never been a more affordable time to create your own energy! View the Southern Current Solar Panel Installation Portfolio to see projects we’ve completed in your area, or Contact Us to request information about a solar panel installation for your home or business and see how much you can save with solar.

Voted Charleston’s Best Solar Panel Company!

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After 215,000+ votes of 6,000+ businesses, the Lowcountry has “Voiced Its Choice!”

Southern Current was selected as the 2017 Charleston’s Choice Winner for Best Solar Panel Company!

Thank you, Charleston, for voting us the #1 solar company!

About Southern Current

Southern Current is a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets with hundreds of systems currently providing power to customers across the Southeast! Contact Us today for a FREE site evaluation and find out how much you could be saving with solar!

Now Hiring: Assistant Project Manager

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Great news – Southern Current is HIRING!

We’re looking for an Assistant Project Manager to help out with residential, commercial, and utility scale solar projects. The position includes working directly with the Project Manager to learn all the processes, programs, calculations, and methods for installing Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems. It also involves assisting and performing duties that are required for all construction work as assigned and including project estimates, contractor coordination, project management, labor, testing, commissioning, training and close out documentation required to install Solar PV systems.

The Assistant Project Manager also handles the following duties:

  • Manages logistics associated with commercial construction projects.
  • Assists in the planning and execution of commercial construction contracts.
  • Supports field supervisors with accurate and timely information sharing.
  • Fulfills requests by field supervisors for information and coordination of work.
  • Facilitates thorough project documentation and digitization using computer skills.
  • Ensures that proper permits as required by law to carry out work on construction projects are obtained.
  • Studies blueprints and schematics and determines methods, materials, and equipment needed to complete the assignment.
  • Ensures the materials needed for most frequently occurring repair work, prepares requisitions, and monitors inventory.
  • Performs related work as assigned.
  • Develops plans and estimates for projects; includes determining time, equipment, and human and material resources needed to complete the work.
  • Coordinates for the ordering and delivery of construction materials to the job site.
  • Coordinates for lodging and transportation for all company employees working at remote job sites.
  • Assists in coordination with the General Contractor and/or government/facility owner before, during and after construction.
  • Travels as needed to participate in and represent the company for pre and post construction coordination meetings with the at the General Contractor and/or government/facility owner before and after construction.
  • Coordinate inspections for contractor performed work in new construction projects as part of the Quality Improvement Team.
  • Solves construction problems.  
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Work Hours & Travel

  • Work hours will be between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Occasional work or travel after hours and/or on weekends.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Requires high school diploma or GED plus vocational or technical training.
  • Additional skills required include:
    • Adobe  
    • Microsoft Office
    • Gmail
    • Attention to detail
    • Customer Service
    • Must be good at math

Interested in applying? No phone calls please, instead you may email Elliot Turner at eturner@southerncurrentllc.com. Please include a cover letter and references along with your resume.

About Southern Current

Southern Current is proud to be one of the leading solar companies in South Carolina, with services available throughout the Southeast. For more information, visit www.southerncurrentllc.com.

Southern Current Recognized As A Top Solar Company In South Carolina

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Coming off the biggest year ever for U.S. solar installations, Charleston-based Southern Current is proud to be named one of the top solar contractors in the United States by Solar Power World Magazine. Southern Current achieved a rank of 179 out of 500 solar companies!

The Top Solar Contractors list is developed by Solar Power World to recognize the work completed by solar contractors across the United States. Produced annually, the Top Solar Contractors list celebrates the achievements of U.S. solar developers, subcontractors and installers within the utility, commercial and residential markets. The list was released on July 25.

“The 2017 Top Solar Contractors list features 500 of the best solar contractors in the United States,” said Kelly Pickerel, managing editor of Solar Power World. “From solar hotbeds on the coasts to the up-and-coming Midwest solar market, every installer adding even the smallest solar array to the grid is making a positive impact on our communities. We’re proud to recognize these companies and their efforts to bring solar power to U.S. homes and businesses.”

The U.S. solar market installed more than 14,700 MW of solar in 2016, nearly doubling the capacity installed in 2015. For the first time ever, solar was ranked as the No. 1 source of new electric generating capacity additions brought online throughout the year. By 2022, more than 18 GW of solar photovoltaic capacity will be installed annually, and Southern Current will continue to be a major player in adding solar to the grid!

Southern Current employs 36 workers, who installed 4,955 kW of solar in 2016. Since its founding, the company has installed 5,844 kW of solar.

About Southern Current

Southern Current is proud to be one of the leading solar companies in South Carolina, with services available throughout the Southeast. Vast experience in the utility-scale, commercial, and residential solar markets makes Southern Current uniquely qualified to help everyone save money and make positive environmental improvements with clean energy solutions. For more information, visit www.southerncurrentllc.com.

Now Hiring: Solar PV Designer

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Great news – Southern Current is HIRING!

We’re looking for a Solar PV Designer to help out with residential, commercial, and utility scale solar PV systems. The position includes performing calculations, working with engineering programs, drafting in AutoCAD, performing site visits to gather notes, working with sales team to put together preliminary layouts, working with engineering team to put together final design packages, and working with development team to put together layouts and one-lines.

Other tasks may include:

  • Review site visit pictures from sales team to determine interconnection requirements and PV system potential issues.
  • Work with sales to provide technical assistance and design services for proposals including putting together Solar PV module layouts using AutoCAD showing module location, shading buffer, fencing, etc.
  • Put together Zoning Site Plans showing module locations, fencing, site access, buffer plans, etc. using AutoCAD.
  • Track actual costs for each project and project estimated final cost to build.
  • Put together Label list with specific information (system specific info: Imp, Voc, arc-flash data, fault current, etc.) and delegate label creation to Project Administrator.
  • Put together O&M Manuals, commissioning sheets & check commissioning sheets, warranty forms, and other closeout documents.
  • Read technical articles and attend Solar PV training to keep up with latest products, design techniques, and construction strategies.
  • Lead permitting process and Interconnection process.
  • Stay on top of latest NEC changes.
  • Stay on top of best practices for Grid Direct and Off-Grid PV design and construction techniques.
  • Take classes or attend training in Solar PV Design and Construction techniques.
  • Work with Engineering team to develop Solar PV design packages including solar array layouts, electrical one-lines, and equipment mounting details using AutoCAD for residential, commercial, and utility scale Solar PV systems.
  • Use Excel spreadsheets and calculations to size Solar PV systems and put together detailed material lists.
  • Work with suppliers to gather material quotes and track pricing.
  • Attend site visits to gather notes and take pictures of existing conditions to aid in design.

Qualifications & Skills

  • At least 2 years experience using AutoCAD
  • At least a 2 year degree from a technical college in Engineering Design Graphics (Computer Aided Design)
    • Proficiency in AutoCAD
    • Adobe  
    • Microsoft Office
    • Gmail
    • Attention to detail
    • Customer Service
    • Must be good at math

Work hours will be between 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.  Occasional work or travel after hours and/or on weekends.

The Solar PV Designer will work directly with the Manager of Residential EPC and/or VP of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) to learn all the processes, programs, calculations, and methods for designing Solar PV Systems. Solar PV Designer will work towards being self-sufficient in Solar PV Design with oversight from the Manager of Residential EPC and/or the VP of EPC.  

Interested in applying? Email David Brueck at dbrueck@southerncurrentllc.com. Please include examples of previous design work and resume in your email.

About Southern Current

Southern Current is proud to be one of the leading solar companies in South Carolina, with services available throughout the Southeast. For more information, visit www.southerncurrentllc.com.