Power52 Energy Institute is the first Clean Energy Private Career School in Maryland specializing in Solar Photovoltaic (PV) installation to be approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). The Institute was established to expand access to career pathways in the rapidly growing clean energy economy while creating opportunities for individuals from underserved communities.

Power52 Energy Institute offers an accredited 16-week hybrid training program totaling 320 clock hours. The program combines online instruction with hands-on technical training to provide participants with in-depth knowledge of solar photovoltaic installation, electrical fundamentals, safety protocols, and industry best practices.

Through a combination of classroom learning and practical experience, trainees gain the technical skills and real-world exposure needed to enter the renewable energy workforce with confidence.

The program also includes wraparound support services designed to help trainees succeed both during training and as they transition into employment. These services may include case management, career readiness preparation, and job placement support.

At Power52, we believe the transition to clean energy should also create pathways to economic mobility. By equipping individuals with marketable skills and connecting them to career opportunities, the Institute is helping build a diverse, skilled workforce while ensuring that the benefits of the clean energy economy are shared by the communities that need them most.

Much like the power itself, the future and opportunities of those it benefits should be sustainable too.

Our long-term community development strategy is designed to break the cycles of poverty, unemployment, under employment and incarceration in our Urban Communities across the nation while simultaneously advancing communities resilience by providing access to green infrastructure solutions and clean and renewable energy.

Through our resiliency hubs we are able to provide an immediate resource and assistance to residents in the recovery of natural emergency events. These hubs are a trusted resource within the community. Power52 has also been diligent in educating the community on their role in the green environment as well as providing them with energy efficiency packs, fresh food, and water during times of hardship.

Creating sustainable community well-being begins with access to meaningful employment. Power52’s Solar Energy Professional Training program equips individuals, particularly those from underserved communities, with the technical skills, industry certifications, and hands-on experience needed to enter the rapidly growing clean energy workforce. Through this workforce development platform, participants receive in depth training in solar photovoltaic installation, safety protocols, and energy system fundamentals. Graduates are prepared for career pathways across the clean energy sector, including roles with solar installers, energy contractors, utilities, and other renewable energy employers.

Beyond technical training, Power52 focuses on long-term economic mobility. By connecting trainees with employers and supporting job placement opportunities, the program helps individuals transition into stable, well-paying careers.