https://padlet.com/alancourtemanche/about A professional in renewable energy, Alan Courtemanche maintains a lifelong appreciation for the martial arts. Alan Courtemanche achieved seven of the 9 black belt degrees through the American Taekwondo, US Taekwondo, and Choong Sil Taekwondo Associations. His primary instructor was Grand Master Robert Hardin. He utilized his training to win numerous regional titles and more than a dozen national titles before retiring at 49. Alan Courtemanche formerly taught martial arts. He began his career as an assistant instructor at Art Monroe's Karate Plus in New Orleans in 1979, and received certification as an instructor from three different organizations. He also attained the title of a senior referee from the Choong Sil Taekwondo Association and AAU. In addition to his work in martial arts, Mr. Courtemanche served as an electrician for more than 40 years. Today, he reviews solar projects as a senior QA inspector at Standard Solar. As part of his responsibilities, he ensures company standards and the National Electrical Code are maintained during the construction of commercial and utility scale projects in the Western US territory. en-us 2021-05-26 07:52:12 UTC 2021-12-21 00:16:27 UTC hello@padlet.com alancourtemanche https://padlet.com/alancourtemanche/about/wish/1939659128 In 2018, the global solar energy market was valued at approximately $52.5 billion. By 2026, that figure is expected to reach $223 billion, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 20.5 in just eight years.]]> 2021-12-10 03:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/alancourtemanche/about/wish/1939659128 alancourtemanche https://padlet.com/alancourtemanche/about/wish/1957832316 An experienced electrician and professional in the renewable energy industry, Alan Courtemanche joined Rockville, Maryland’s Standard Solar in 2015 and continues to serve the organization as senior QA inspector. In this role, he engages with the superintendents, principals, and building managers of schools throughout the Northeast, with an overriding goal of ensuring compliance with National Electrical Code standards. He is also responsible for the oversight of both commercial and utility scale solar energy projects across the United States. It is not unusual for Alan Courtemanche to be tasked with the oversight of more than 100 projects at a time. Intimately familiar with trackers, canopies, and roof mounted solar systems, Alan has also created the electrical inspection SOP, for Standard Solar.]]> 2021-12-21 00:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alancourtemanche/about/wish/1957832316