Rickey Sipila
Founder of Sisu Solar
Hello, I'm Rickey! I'm a young solar professional looking to make the most of my abilities to help combat the climate crisis.
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The inspiration that led to the creation of Sisu Solar stems from my involvement in solar car racing. As a long time member of the University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project, I have helped build and race a full-sized car that can run completely off solar power. I made my way to to a director role and learned how to take initiative. This experience got me interested in solar power which led to me to get an internship at a solar installation company called TruNorth Solar.
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At TruNorth Solar I learned all there is to know about solar installation. I worked as a lead solar installer and have help install over a Megawatt of solar on residential rooftops, ground mounts, and commercial flat roofs.
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I have an NABCEP associates degree, an OSHA certification, a major in industrial and systems engineering at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and a minor in Leadership. I am highly qualified to install solar for you because I have studied the manuals of Ironridge racking systems, SolarEdge/Enphase power systems, and many different types of solar modules. I even created a 50-page standardized operating procedure for mechanical solar installation for pitched roofs.
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With the leadership skills that I have gained and the hands-on experience from the many great opportunities that I've been so privileged to come by, I want to install and turn on as many solar systems as I can. Solar technology is one of many glaring solutions that will help the world become more sustainable. I'd like to spread the word and help people install solar themselves!
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I am always available to talk with you about your solar needs... or if you just want to talk! My number is 218-248-0212. Call me anytime!
