Solar76, a leading company in solar energy solutions and technology, has announced a new collaboration with East Texas A&M University aimed at promoting innovation in solar energy and providing hands-on learning opportunities for students. The partnership is designed to integrate academic study with real-world industry experience, allowing students to directly engage with cutting-edge solar energy production processes.
As part of the collaboration, East Texas A&M students will undertake projects focused on improving efficiency in solar inverter and battery production lines. One initiative involves a detailed time-and-motion study to optimize the assembly process for solar inverters. Additionally, students will participate in a comprehensive spring capstone project aimed at redesigning the battery production line to enhance both capacity and automation. These initiatives will provide students with valuable practical experience while contributing to the advancement of Solar76’s production processes.
Paul McCright, senior industrial engineering instructor at East Texas A&M, will oversee the student projects. Under his guidance, students will tackle real-world industry challenges, integrating technical learning with practical application in a professional environment. McCright’s oversight ensures that students gain meaningful exposure to industry practices while contributing tangible improvements to Solar76’s production lines.
Solar76 will support the initiative by granting students access to its production facilities and providing technical expertise to guide project development. Donald Jackson, representing Solar76, emphasized the company’s commitment to both innovation and workforce development in the solar energy sector.
“This partnership exemplifies our dedication to driving innovation and workforce development in the solar energy industry. Collaborating with ETAMU allows us to invest in the future generation of engineers and promote sustainable energy solutions,” Jackson said.
The partnership will be highlighted through a series of press releases and video content throughout the academic year. These updates will document key project milestones and showcase the achievements of participating students, offering insight into the collaboration’s impact on both education and the solar energy industry.
By combining academic expertise with industry experience, Solar76 and East Texas A&M University aim to advance solar energy innovation while preparing the next generation of engineers with hands-on, practical knowledge in the field.
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