Utility-scale solar and storage O&M provider NovaSource Power Services has opened NovaAcademy, a dedicated training center and curriculum designed to accelerate workforce readiness and raise the industry bar for safety, quality and performance.
“Dedicated, passionate and trained people are the foundation of NovaSource. Investing in the development of our team is our shared belief and NovaAcademy is our commitment to our value and journey, through an immersive, hands-on experience led by industry technical experts. We look forward to the incredible impact of NovaAcademy on the growth of our talent team,” stated Akshay Sagar, CEO and President of NovaSource.
Located in Avondale, Arizona, the NovaAcademy facility was chosen for its proximity to NovaSource’s corporate headquarters and its capacity to house in-facility equipment for realistic, hands-on competency demonstrations. The center is designed as a blueprint NovaSource can replicate internationally to support global growth.
Built to meet the growing demand for skilled solar and storage talent in the industry, NovaAcademy blends classroom instruction with hands-on equipment practice in one place, integrating advanced teaching aids such as simulation software and AI-powered tools to enhance learning and provide real-world experience.
The program reinforces NovaSource’s value proposition to its customers: a highly skilled, safety-first workforce dedicated to consistently delivering reliable, repeatable and high-quality operations and maintenance outcomes.
“The launch of NovaAcademy reflects our commitment to ensure we have a trained and competent workforce to support our customer assets. Our industry leading curriculum and dedicated training team, empower our employees to build skills, grow careers, and support our customer needs with confidence,” said Danielle Malbrough, Chief People Officer at NovaSource. “To ensure we are providing our customers with reliable, repeatable, and quality services through a competent workforce, NovaAcademy also enables continuous career advancement through advanced training and formal certifications.”
As NovaAcademy scales across NovaSource’s fleet, customers will see tangible value from day one: a zero-compromise safety culture rooted in standardized procedures and job-hazard protocols. Certified technicians deliver faster, more reliable troubleshooting that reduces mean time to repair (MTTR). All work practices align with OSHA, NFPA and NERC standards and are supported by audit-ready documentation. As a result, operational risks are lowered with fewer incidents and less unplanned downtime.
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