Solar Sunday is coming…

Get ready for reduced solar training tuition from SEI beginning this Sunday! Between December 1-2, get $100 off SEI’s online PVOL101 January 13 - February 23 session. A great gift for yourself or another this holiday season, this class covers the fundamentals of solar energy by presenting a solid understanding of the various components, system architectures, and ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:01-06:00November 26th, 2019|Categories: Battery-Based, Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on Solar Sunday is coming…

Intersolar North America 2020 is coming – get FREE access to the Expo Hall before Dec. 31, 2019

Intersolar North America is the premier solar event that connects innovators and decision makers in the solar + energy storage industry. With a dynamic exhibition floor and robust conference program, Intersolar North America provides business-to-business professionals a platform to advance business, expand education, and drive networking. Happening February 4-6 in San Diego, California, immerse yourself in ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:01-06:00November 22nd, 2019|Categories: Solar Training (Electric), Special Events, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Intersolar North America 2020 is coming – get FREE access to the Expo Hall before Dec. 31, 2019

SEI participates in first three-day Solar Industry Readiness Training pilot to Oregon Tradeswomen’s Environmental Workers Training program

From Oct 21-23rd, Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association (OSEIA), Solar Energy International (SEI), Energy Trust of Oregon and Remote Energy presented the first three-day Solar Industry Readiness Training pilot to Oregon Tradeswomen's Environmental Workers Training program students. Clackamas Community College Renewable Energy Program donated their new outdoor lab training facilities so students could experience classroom ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:01-06:00November 22nd, 2019|Categories: Solar Training (Electric), Special Events|Comments Off on SEI participates in first three-day Solar Industry Readiness Training pilot to Oregon Tradeswomen’s Environmental Workers Training program

Solar Energy International, SolarReviews, Solar-Estimate.org, and Solar Power Rocks Launch Educational Partnership for Consumers

The new partnership will combine best quality assurance practices from a technical training and consumer protection standpoint. November 19, 2019 - Paonia, CO - Solar Energy International (SEI), SolarReviews, Solar-Estimate.org and Solar Power Rocks are joining forces to bring new resources to solar energy consumers on SolarReviews’ industry-leading quality assurance platform. As the largest consumer ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:02-06:00November 21st, 2019|Categories: Battery-Based, Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on Solar Energy International, SolarReviews, Solar-Estimate.org, and Solar Power Rocks Launch Educational Partnership for Consumers

Pick up a discounted copy of SEI’s Solar Electric Handbook and Fotovoltaica!

Solar Energy International (SEI) is offering an exclusive discount on our textbooks, the Solar Electric Handbook: Photovoltaic Fundamentals and Applications and Fotovoltaica: Manual de Diseño e Instalación, from now until December 31, 2019.  This holiday season, give (or get for yourself) the gift of solar energy knowledge with this limited-time offer! Normally $129 for the Solar ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:02-06:00November 13th, 2019|Categories: Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on Pick up a discounted copy of SEI’s Solar Electric Handbook and Fotovoltaica!

SEI’s Solar In the Schools (SIS) outreach program hosts its sixth Solar Lab Days for Delta County 8th graders

This week SEI's Solar In the Schools (SIS) outreach program hosted its sixth Solar Lab Days for Delta County 8th grade students. Due to weather 3 of the 4 middle schools were able to participate. Over two days 160 students spent the day at SEI’s campus rotating through hands-on energy labs which included lessons and activities ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:02-06:00November 8th, 2019|Categories: Charitable Programs, Solar Forward, Solar Training (Electric), Uncategorized|Comments Off on SEI’s Solar In the Schools (SIS) outreach program hosts its sixth Solar Lab Days for Delta County 8th graders

SEI Staff Stories: Roger Williams reflects on journey from SEI student to instructing PV201L

Check out this guest post written by SEI Instructor and PV Curriculum Developer Roger Williams: I quietly began my solar career (no, adventure!) in 2002, about 6 months after September 11th, 2001. That incident opened my eyes to a larger world - one in which we are all connected.  Personally, I thought our reliance on ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:03-06:00October 15th, 2019|Categories: Alumni, Battery-Based, Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on SEI Staff Stories: Roger Williams reflects on journey from SEI student to instructing PV201L

Solar Energy Trade Shows, LLC (SETS) Selects Solar Energy International (SEI) as Exclusive Conference Training Provider

Alexandria, VA (October 1, 2019) – Solar Energy Trade Shows, LLC (SETS), the team behind SPI, ESI, and North America Smart Energy Week, announced a new expanded partnership with Solar Energy International (SEI) to implement installer training content across select events within the Solar Power Events portfolio. As the solar industry is expanding, so too ...

By |2019-09-30T15:54:38-06:00September 30th, 2019|Categories: Alumni, Battery-Based, eNewsletter, Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on Solar Energy Trade Shows, LLC (SETS) Selects Solar Energy International (SEI) as Exclusive Conference Training Provider

Instructor Highlight: Why We Love PV201L with SEI Instructor and Curriculum Developer Karo Fernandez

By Karo Fernandez, SEI Instructor for PV201L and Curriculum Developer. PV201L… is where I get inspired I have been teaching for Solar Energy International (SEI) for six years. Every experience I have had as an instructor, especially through hands-on installation classes, has been rewarding. There´s always an opportunity for growth, in many different aspects of ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:03-06:00September 30th, 2019|Categories: Professional Services, Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on Instructor Highlight: Why We Love PV201L with SEI Instructor and Curriculum Developer Karo Fernandez

Solar Energy International (SEI) awarded grant from the Western Colorado Community Foundation for sustainability upgrades on campus

The $5k prize will go toward a greener educational experience at SEI’s Paonia headquarters Paonia, CO– Solar Energy International (SEI) was chosen as a recipient of Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF)’s 2019 Environment grant, and the $5,000 will be put toward “reduce, reuse and recycle” efforts in their Paonia-based industry-leading lab yard. SEI is one ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:03-06:00September 16th, 2019|Categories: Alumni, Solar Professionals Certificate Program, Solar Training (Electric), Solar Training (Thermal), Special Events|Comments Off on Solar Energy International (SEI) awarded grant from the Western Colorado Community Foundation for sustainability upgrades on campus