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GRID Alternatives<\/a> is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power accessible to underserved communities worldwide. GRID also provides valuable job training that equips and propels trainees into a successful career in solar. Basem has amassed over 200 volunteer hours with GRID since he first started volunteering in early 2012. <\/p>\n

Basem\u2019s introduction to the solar industry started at an early age working with his dad in their family-owned solar installation and manufacturing facility. \u201cI started working with my dad to gain knowledge in the solar industry. My dad was and still is my role model,\u201d he said. Basem started managing the family business and quickly moved up from overseeing the installation and sales team, to becoming the second in command. Although he enjoyed the work he was doing, he felt a call leading him in a different direction.<\/p>\n

\u201cI felt God\u2019s call to leave everything behind in Egypt and move to the U.S.,\u201d said Basem. Although he was unsure of what the future would bring, his strong beliefs were enough to follow the path he was being led to. Basem holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in administration and worked in various fields including as an Oracle Developer, management, information systems, and the software industry. However, he found that his passion was with Solar.<\/p>\n

Basem experienced many successes, but also some disappointments due to a very competitive market. \u201cI started working with a small contractor. As a consultant, I would go door-to-door getting doors slammed on me, but because of God\u2019s strength, I had the determination to push forward and keep going.\u201d<\/p>\n

He continued working with various companies and despite being a hard worker, he experienced layoffs with multiple companies. He and his wife had a new baby but were living on a meager income and struggling to make ends meet. \u201cGod gave me the vision to start my own company, with the name SunGuide, because God is the morning sun and he is my guidance,\u201d said Basem. He continued, \u201cI had no money or clients, so I went to former companies and presented a brokerage agreement to them. I started getting business, and the referrals started pouring in.\u201d His business grew exponentially from there. He had the experience in different fields including inspections, sales, lead generation, management, marketing, and installation. <\/p>\n

Although Basem had some experience installing solar at a young age back home in Egypt, he wanted to gain more experience in the U.S. \u201cGRID is brilliant in the way they do things! I love that they gave me a chance to renew and enhance my skills. I learned a lot working with GRID. I appreciate being able to observe and learn how to do things more efficiently and effectively,\u201d he said. Basem served as a volunteer not only in the Inland Empire office, but also Los Angeles and San Diego offices. \u201cThe experience I gained volunteering with GRID has been tremendous! I installed a 10-kW system in 3-days with only two installers. I accredit the technology and experience I learned through GRID for equipping me to be able do this type of work in my company.\u201d<\/p>\n

Basem explained that the turning point in his career was when his friend and installer passed away of cancer. He said his death was instrumental in giving him a desire to launch his solar installation company.<\/p>\n

Basem is the owner of two companies; SunGuide Solutions<\/a> a solar brokerage, sales, consultant, inspections and project management company, and SunGuide Solar Inc., which is the installation division. When asked what advice he would give to those considering a solar career, he said, \u201cHave patience, be a sponge, learn from everybody, don\u2019t give up, and be sure to ask for guidance from your mentors, family members, and especially seek counsel from God.\u201d<\/p>\n

Basem and his wife have a son named Daniel, and he shared his gratitude for his family. \u201cMy wife Dina has supported me significantly on this business venture. I am blessed to have such a wonderful and understanding wife,\u201d he said. He also advises that the only constant thing in life is change, so be able to adapt to change!<\/p>\n

For more information about GRID Alternatives Inland Empire, visit gridalternatives.org\/ie<\/a> or call 951-272-GRID(4743).<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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