About Us

Laser Focus World is an industry bedrock—first published in 1965 and still going strong. We publish original articles about cutting-edge advances in lasers, optics, photonics, sensors, and quantum technologies, as well as test and measurement, and the shift currently underway to usher in the photonic integrated circuits, optical interconnects, and copackaged electronics and photonics to deliver the speed and efficiency essential for data centers of the future.

Our 80,000 qualified print subscribers—and 130,000 12-month engaged online audience—trust us to dive in and provide original journalism you won’t find elsewhere covering key emerging areas such as laser-driven inertial confinement fusion, lasers in space, integrated photonics, chipscale lasers, LiDAR, metasurfaces, high-energy laser weaponry, photonic crystals, and quantum computing/sensors/communications. We cover the innovations driving these markets.

Laser Focus World is part of Endeavor Business Media, a division of EndeavorB2B.

Laser Focus World Membership

Never miss any articles, videos, podcasts, or webinars by signing up for membership access to Laser Focus World online. You can manage your preferences all in one place—and provide our editorial team with your valued feedback.

Magazine Subscription

Can you subscribe to receive our print issue for free? Yes, you sure can!

Newsletter Subscription

A Laser Focus World newsletter subscription is free to qualified professionals:

The Daily Beam

Showcases the newest content from Laser Focus World, including photonics- and optics-based applications, components, research, and trends. (Daily)

Product Watch

The latest in products within the photonics industry. (9x per year)

Bio & Life Sciences Product Watch

The latest in products within the biophotonics industry. (4x per year)

Laser Processing Product Watch

The latest in products within the laser processing industry. (3x per year)

Get Published!

If you’d like to write an article for us, reach out with a short pitch to Sally Cole Johnson: [email protected]. We love to hear from you.

Photonics Hot List

Laser Focus World produces a video newscast that gives a peek into what’s happening in the world of photonics.

Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast

Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast dives deep into the fascinating world of photonics. Our weekly episodes feature interviews and discussions with industry and research experts, providing valuable perspectives on the issues, technologies, and trends shaping the photonics community.

Social Media

Bluesky • Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn • YouTube

Meet the Laser Focus World Team

Editorial

Sales

Editorial Advisory Board

  • Professor Andrea M. Armani, University of Southern California
  • Ruti Ben-Shlomi, Ph.D., LightSolver
  • James Butler, Ph.D., Hamamatsu
  • Natalie Fardian-Melamed, Ph.D., Columbia University
  • Justin Sigley, Ph.D., AmeriCOM
  • Professor Birgit Stiller, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, and Leibniz University of Hannover
  • Professor Stephen Sweeney, University of Glasgow
  • Mohan Wang, Ph.D., University of Oxford
  • Professor Xuchen Wang, Harbin Engineering University
  • Professor Stefan Witte, Delft University of Technology
My Watchlist
Indicators
Industrial Laser Index
Markets
Stocks
ETFs
Tools
Markets:
Overview
News
Currencies
International
Treasuries

Ameresco Works Side-By-Side with Students to Install Innovative Bi-facial Solar System on Career Center in Ohio

By: via Business Wire

The new solar system will help reduce the school’s energy costs, while providing students with on-the-job experience

Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy solutions provider specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced the completion of their solar PV project at the Tri-County Career Center in Nelsonville, Ohio.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250319130911/en/

Bi-facial Solar System on Tri-County Career Center

Bi-facial Solar System on Tri-County Career Center

A new 185kW DC solar PV system was installed as part of a necessary roof replacement project. This innovative technology uses a reflective membrane and bi-facial solar panels to maximize energy production for the two buildings it serves. The project is designed to provide up to 20% of the annual energy needs for the two Tri-County Career Center buildings, while also reducing approximately 161 tons of CO2 emissions annually.

As part of the project, Ameresco provided high school students from the Electrical Trades Program at Tri-County Career Center with on-the-job experience helping with the installation. This is part of Ameresco’s broader focus on building the resilient energy workforce of the future and expanding understanding of career options in the field. In a survey of 600 Generation Z and Millennial workers conducted by Ameresco in 2024, 81% of respondents said they thought that working in the renewable energy sector would be a career path they were interested in, but had a limited understanding of what that career could entail. Over the course of the three-week installation, students were able to carry materials, construct racking, and install panels, giving them hands on experience in working as a solar installer.

“Ameresco not only managed this project smoothly from start to finish, but they also made sure that the installation process would meet the school’s mission to ‘inspire, challenge, and prepare students to reach their career potential,’” said Connie Altier, Superintendent of the Tri-Country Career Center. “We were thrilled to see our students gain true on-the-job experience with Ameresco and Commonwealth Solar.”

The renewable energy sector is projected to add approximately 1.5 billion jobs per year for the next ten years, and some analysts predict that there may not be enough skilled workers to fill those jobs. The students at Tri-County Career Center that helped install the project’s 343 solar panels are in an optimal position to benefit from this demand for skilled workers. As part of their program, they can earn ETA Photovoltaic Installer – Level 1 certification, along with other industry qualifications. In addition to providing hands on experience, Ameresco’s project manager and local contractor partner Commonwealth Solar spoke with students about joining their teams, supporting a direct workforce placement pipeline for the Career Center.

"Providing students with the opportunity to engage directly with potential career paths and improve their campus was one of the most exciting parts of seeing this project unfold,” said Lou Maltezos, President of Central & Western USA, Canada Regions at Ameresco. “We’re committed not only to building a reliable, resilient energy supply, but also to supporting the on-the job training for the future workforce.”

The Career Center, which provides area high school students and adults with career education opportunities, is in an area of Appalachia that has been significantly impacted by coal plant closures. By reducing energy costs, this innovative solar system will enable the Career Center to allocate more funds toward enriching educational programs. This project not only supports sustainable energy practices but also empowers the community by investing in the future of its students.

To learn more about the building retrofit and solar solutions offered by Ameresco, visit www.ameresco.com/renewable-energy/.

About Ameresco, Inc.

Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. Our comprehensive portfolio includes implementing smart energy efficiency solutions, upgrading aging infrastructure, and developing, constructing, and operating distributed energy resources. As a trusted full-service partner, Ameresco shows the way by reducing energy use and delivering diversified generation solutions to Federal, state and local governments, utilities, educational and healthcare institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. Headquartered in Framingham, MA, Ameresco has more than 1,500 employees providing local expertise in North America and Europe. For more information, visit www.ameresco.com

The announcement of completion of a customer’s project contract is not necessarily indicative of the timing or amount of revenue from such contract, of Ameresco’s overall revenue for any particular period or of trends in Ameresco’s overall total project backlog. This project was included in Ameresco’s previously reported contracted backlog as of December 31, 2024.

Contacts

More News

View More
Could Target’s Week of Discounts Come Full Circle for Investors?
Via MarketBeat
Topics Economy
Tickers AAPL GE TGT WMT
3 Reasons to Buy Sprouts Farmers Market Ahead of Earnings
Via MarketBeat
Tickers SFM
Bassett Furniture: Buy Now, Sit Back, and Collect Dividends
Via MarketBeat
Tickers BSET ETD HVT
AST SpaceMobile's Big Win: Shares Soar on New Deal With Verizon
Via MarketBeat
Tickers ASTS JOBY RGTI T VOD VZ
Catch the Next Bitcoin Rally With These 3 ETFs
Via MarketBeat
Topics ETFs
Tickers BITQ FBTC IBIT
Stock Quote API & Stock News API supplied by www.cloudquote.io
Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes.
By accessing this page, you agree to the following
Privacy Policy and Terms Of Service.