Ampacity, a utility-scale solar company and distributor, is scaling up its training services for solar tracker installation. The programs combine classroom coursework with hands-on field training, aiming to streamline how engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms approach solar projects.
Demand for skilled labor in solar installation has been rising alongside project backlogs in the United States. The company's expansion of its training curriculum reflects broader industry efforts to address workforce shortages and reduce construction delays on large-scale solar farms.
Evan Rubin, Ampacity's vice president of sales, said the customer success training programs are designed to simplify the entire design, procurement, and installation process for EPCs and developers. The initiative could help accelerate project timelines as developers seek to deploy more solar capacity.
The training push comes as tracker technology becomes increasingly central to utility-scale solar, with tracking systems improving energy yield. However, complexity in tracker installation — involving wiring, motors, and alignment — remains a bottleneck for some projects.
Ampacity's move signals a shift toward vertical integration of workforce development as the industry grapples with project backlogs. Rival firms may follow suit, though scaling training programs to meet national demand will require sustained investment in curriculum and instructors.