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Solar Energy International Secures Scholarship Funding, Now Enrolling for Women Training Women Program October 2022
SOLV Energy invests in a more diverse solar future through scholarship funds Solar Energy International (SEI), the world’s leading renewable energy technical training and education provider, today announced it has secured scholarship funding for its new SEI Women in Solar Power program. The SEI Women in Solar Power program was created to empower women (and anyone who identifies as such in a significant way) world-wide ...
SEI’s Solar Forward Program has developed an online Resource Center for program participants
The Solar Forward outreach program has created an information clearinghouse and forum for community partners Paonia, CO - The outreach program, Solar Forward, has developed the online “Solar Forward Resource Center” for community partners to be able to access marketing and training resources, receive updates from Solar Forward about sustainability and renewable energy funding sources, and communicate with other Solar Forward communities through an online ...
ASES Conference: Continual Learning about an Inexhaustible Resource
The theme of the 2022 American Solar Energy Society (ASES) annual conference was “Energy Transition with Economic Justice”. Three poets and a philosopher helped kick-off the opening reception; Beata Tsosie, Hakim Bellamy, and Jimmy Santiago Baca welcomed the assembly to their homeland, Albuquerque, New Mexico and interrogated the premise of equitable conversations in a majority white, privileged audience. Poet Baca did not let the ...
Solar Power World: SOLV Energy, SEI create new Women in Solar scholarship program
SOLV Energy and Solar Energy International (SEI) announced their partnership to create the SEI Women in Solar program to empower women from all over the world through solar energy training, networking, mentorship and clean energy employer and job connections. The goal of this program is to create a global network of women who are considering career pathways in the clean energy sector and to support solar professionals ...
Volunteers Sought to Expand National Effort Promoting Congregational PV Systems
Interfaith Power and Light (IPL) is seeking a small team of volunteers to expand its support to houses of worship who are considering installing a solar PV system. To date, over 1200 congregations in the United States have installed PV systems, but this is just a small fraction of those interested. Be a part of engaging faith communities towards environmental stewardship and climate action! ...
SOLV Energy partners with Solar Energy International (SEI) to Launch Women in Solar Program
Paonia, CO., June 9, 2022 – SOLV Energy and Solar Energy International (SEI) announced today their partnership to create the SEI Women in Solar program to empower women and non-binary people from all over the world through solar energy training, networking, mentorship, and clean energy employer / job connections. The goal of this program is to create a global network of women and non-binary people ...
Colorado Solar Career Expo results are in, participation doubles from last year!
Solar Energy International (SEI) would like to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who made the 2018 Colorado Solar Career Expo possible. We are proud to announce that this year’s Expo had double the participation from industry employers compared to last year, over 24 came out to network with industry job seekers! The Expo was brought to you in partnership with GRID Alternatives and ...
Secure your spot for the Colorado Solar Career Expo powered by Solar Ready Colorado
Solar Energy International (SEI), Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA), and GRID Alternatives are teaming up again to bring you the Colorado Solar Career Expo powered by Solar Ready Colorado. The Colorado Solar Career Expo will take place on March 14 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Aurora Conference Center in Aurora, Colorado. The Solar Career Expo is co-located with COSEIA’s Solar ...
SEI Alum spearheads Village Solar Technician Accreditation (ViSTA) Program in the Philippines
In the fall, Solar Energy International (SEI) received a message from an organization in the Philippines, Stiftung SolarEnergie (StS), sharing updates on how classes positively impacted their organization. StS’s mission is to “empower rural and marginalized villages throughout the Philippines by providing access to sustainable solar energy solutions.” Their focus areas are empowering schools, health (birthing) centers, emergency response, and communities, with sustainability resources. In ...
History of solar documentary, ‘Solar Roots,’ to screen in Paonia, Colorado
PAONIA, Colorado — Renewable energy advocates and solar training professionals will have the chance to see the story of the start of the modern solar photovoltaic (PV) industry through the eyes of its pioneers. On March 26, Solar Energy International (SEI) and the Paradise Theatre in Paonia, Colorado, present "Solar Roots - The Pioneers of PV" as part of the SEI’s 11th Annual Instructor Training, ...
Alumni Spotlight: SEI student alum is site superintendent on a 6.6 MW solar farm
From Solar Energy International (SEI) student to site supervisor, we love to share success stories like those of Solar Training Alumni Andrew Niles, who began his solar journey at the Solar Ready Vets Cohort at Fort Carson, Colorado, where SEI was giving classes. Andrew is currently a site supervisor at Strata Solar based out of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, but got his start with an ...
2017 National Solar Jobs Census: SEI supports solar job market growth
The 2017 National Solar Jobs Census, the leading and most comprehensive report on solar labor market trends in the United States, was made public on Wednesday, January 2, revealing that solar jobs increased in 29 states with emerging solar markets including Utah, Arizona, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, Tennessee and others. The annual report, by The Solar Foundation, an independent 5019(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has shown ...
Will you be my Solar Valentine? Get $50 OFF February Online Courses!
GET $50 OFF FEBRUARY ONLINE TRAINING: USE CODE SOLARVALENTINE! Even though SEI celebrates our love for solar energy every day, we figured this Valentine's day would be the perfect time for you to join us in our celebration! For a short time, get a $50 discount* on our February online courses so that you too might share with us in our passion for solar energy ...
Solar Energy International (SEI) Responds to U.S. Travel Ban and Refugee Targeting with Scholarship Program
To SEI's International Alumni, Future Students, and Friends, The recent actions taken and announcements made by the new U.S. administration concerning travel bans, building border walls, and targeting refugees have been deeply upsetting to us because these actions directly impact our relationship with you. As the status of these policies are quickly evolving, we rightly understand that some of you may be anxious or unable ...
SEI and WISE Team Up to Empower Women Through Solar Training Partnership
“Solar Energy International (SEI) is thrilled to announce our expanded partnership with WISE - Women in Solar Energy, encouraging even more women to enter the solar industry. Since SEI’s founding in 1991, they have empowered women to enter the renewable energy workforce through scholarships, women’s-only trainings, and by the incredible women that teach and work for SEI. By partnering with WISE, our alumni will have ...
The Day After the Election: A Letter from Solar Energy International’s (SEI) Executive Director
Dear SEI Students, Alumni, and Supporters, So it’s Wednesday, November, 9th - the day after yesterday - the day after the election. Regardless of how you voted, it feels like a profound shift has happened. SEI is re-committing ourselves as a non-profit educational organization to continue our passionate work we do each and every day working in support of our mission. SEI’s mission of providing ...
Solar Energy International (SEI) Spanish Program Job Opportunity – Marketing and Communications Assistant
SEI is excited to be hiring a NEW position to our growing Spanish training program. The Spanish Program at SEI was founded in 2013 to provide solar PV training for Spanish speakers within and outside the US, namely Latin America. The SEI Marketing and Communications Associate (MCA) is responsible for implementing the strategy around the messaging and marketing of SEI’s Spanish Program. Through working with ...
SEI Alumni Highlight: Ben Graves – Science Teacher at Delta High School
Solar in the Schools - A 21st Century Education for the Next Generation The final weeks of summer brought teachers, as well as students to Solar Energy International's (SEI) campus. Ben Graves, a science teacher at Delta High School (about 30 miles from SEI), came to SEI for PV 201L: Solar Electric Lab Week (Grid Direct). Ben joined the hands-on lab week as part of ...
Solarize Delta County Launches April 15!
Solar Energy International (SEI) is proud to announce the April 15th launch of Solarize Delta County, an effort to increase the accessibility and affordability of solar energy for all Delta County residents. With the support of the Delta County Economic Development (DCED), Solarize Delta County seeks to raise local awareness of solar, lower the cost of solar electric (PV) systems, and significantly ramp up adoption ...
Solar Energy International (SEI) Honors Graduating Marines and Sailors at Camp Pendleton through the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Reach for the Sun Training Program GallerySolar Energy International (SEI) Honors Graduating Marines and Sailors at Camp Pendleton through the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Reach for the Sun Training Program
Solar Energy International (SEI) Honors Graduating Marines and Sailors at Camp Pendleton through the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Reach for the Sun Training Program
Solar Energy International (SEI) is pleased to announce the first graduating class as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) “Reach for the Sun” military solar training pilot program. This solar training program's goal is to provide military personnel who are transitioning out of active duty with the technical skills needed to become leaders in the world’s clean energy economy. Through the Solar Instructor ...
Solar Energy International (SEI) Participates in 2017 NEC Meeting to Discuss Code Changes Effecting Solar PV Industry
2017 NEC in Full Swing...What?!? That's right, the deadline to submit proposals for the 2017 National Electrical Code is rapidly approaching. As of this writing, around a quarter of the states have adopted the 2014 NEC; the majority are still on 2011 - though that number is continually shrinking - along with a few lingerers stuck on 2008. Regardless of what Code is enforced in ...
Solar Energy International (SEI) Breaks Ground in Accrediting Architects in Renewable Energy Technologies
Architects attending the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in New Orleans from October 22-24, 2014 can learn more about how to receive continuing education credits through Solar Energy International (SEI). Inspired by their new course, Inspecting Solar Heating Systems in New York State, developed in collaboration with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), SEI is extending continuing education credits (CEUs) not ...
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Alumni Highlight: From SEI student to 165 MW of solar projects across Minnesota!
John Middendorf attended Solar Energy International in 2008. After attending SEI, he worked for a small company called Apex out Saint Cloud, Minnesota. At Apex, John worked on residential and small commercial systems. In 2013, he started working for TruNorth Solar, where he built portfolios of up to 2.5 MW on rooftops and ground mounts. In 2015, John worked at Gehrlicher Solar, which turned into ...
A letter of gratitude and warm wishes for the holiday season from SEI Executive Director Kathy Swartz
Dear Alumni and Friends, Happy Solstice! Winter has officially arrived in Colorado. While there are just a few patches of snow throughout our PV training campus in Paonia, the mountains are already deep in snow. There’s a cautious optimism that the snowpack will continue throughout the winter, which in spring and summer, provides water for drinking, irrigation for local farms, and outdoor adventures. We often ...
The one thing industry experts say you must do before growing your solar business
The solar industry is growing faster than ever. Maybe you own a solar business that has been booming, or you’re looking to expand into more local markets. We sat down with Will White, Solar Energy International (SEI) curriculum developer and instructor of PVOL206: Solar Training-Solar Business and Technical Sales, to get his expert insight on the most important things to consider before growing your solar ...
SEI Teams Up with Remote Energy to Train Ugandan Engineers on Solar Water Pumping Design
In mid-May, a team of eight Ugandan engineers and one sociologist from the Ministry of Water & the Environment made the long journey to SEI headquarters in Paonia, CO to learn about solar water pumping design. The Ugandan Ministry of Water installs large community-sized water pumping systems, and the group came to SEI as a part of their work on the Energy for Rural Transformation ...
SEI launches Solar Forward: A new solar advising program for rural Colorado communities
This year, Solar Energy International (SEI) has launched a new statewide initiative for rural communities in Colorado. Read more about the program that powers rural Colorado communities into the future by starting or supporting solar markets: SEI is seeking communities interested in growing their local solar, renewable energy, and energy efficiency markets to participate in a new program, Solar Forward. The Solar Forward program is ...
Solar Energy International (SEI) will be attending Greentech Media Mexico Solar Summit 2018
With Latin America's emergence as the hottest region for solar development in recent years, Mexico has taken the lead with a dynamic energy transition that sets the stage for unprecedented solar growth. Solar Summit Mexico will leverage GTM Research’s expertise in Mexico to ensure your company is uniquely positioned to capture specific opportunities while appropriately managing regulatory, political, and market risks. Solar Energy International (SEI) is ...