SolarReviews’ Solar Industry Survey Results Now Available

SolarReviews’ Solar Industry Survey results are in and they're packed with exciting insights! With over 450 participants from across the industry, the survey, in partnership with NABCEP, reveals trends and expectations for 2023. The report highlights the top preferred solar brands, barriers to solar industry success, how the industry plans to adapt to the Inflation ...

By |2023-05-16T11:37:40-06:00May 16th, 2023|Categories: Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on SolarReviews’ Solar Industry Survey Results Now Available

Hands-on Lab Students Now Get Exposure to Cutting-edge Battery Equipment

It's no secret that the solar industry has seen a shift towards residential energy storage systems due to grid reliability issues and evolving net metering policies. SEI is staying on top of it all by ensuring that the latest technology is in our curriculum and on our campus. We are ...

By |2023-03-22T08:08:08-06:00March 22nd, 2023|Categories: Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on Hands-on Lab Students Now Get Exposure to Cutting-edge Battery Equipment

SEI’s Hands-on Battery-Based Classes Now Employing New Technology

We are thrilled to announce that in 2023, our hands-on classes dedicated to battery-based systems will be employing an exciting new training rotation with Sol-Ark 12K inverters and 18.5 kWh eVault MAX batteries from Fortress Power! This means that, for those students spending a week in Colorado learning how to ...

By |2023-03-13T14:03:37-06:00March 13th, 2023|Categories: Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on SEI’s Hands-on Battery-Based Classes Now Employing New Technology

It’s not just about training women…

The solar industry is on the brink of an amazing transformation - but a question still remains: how do we cultivate diverse talent so solar might realize its full potential? SEI has set out to answer that very question by considering how we provide meaningful training opportunities to those who face barriers to entry, women ...

By |2023-03-08T10:34:30-07:00March 8th, 2023|Categories: Solar Training (Electric), Special Events|Comments Off on It’s not just about training women…

New Training Center at SEI’s Colorado Campus

We are excited to announce SEI has added a new building to our Paonia, Colorado campus dedicated to teaching the latest in energy storage technology and energy management systems. The building integrates many cool features including 28.5kWh of lithium storage, 10kW of PV, a ...

By |2023-03-02T09:05:02-07:00March 2nd, 2023|Categories: Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on New Training Center at SEI’s Colorado Campus

SEI offering technical training at the 2023 NABCEP CE Conference

The NABCEP 2023 CE Conference is a unique event that is created by solar professionals for solar professionals and is intended to provide an affordable continuing education option for professionals who are interested in gaining the skills and knowledge to stay ahead of their competition. Earn up to 22.5 hours of Continuing Education Units ...

By |2023-02-21T10:00:51-07:00February 21st, 2023|Categories: Solar Training (Electric), Special Events|Comments Off on SEI offering technical training at the 2023 NABCEP CE Conference

New Course: EV Charging Equipment Preparedness

It can be tough to figure out all the details when it comes to Electric Vehicles (EV) and their associated charging equipment. SEI’s new on-demand course is designed to introduce you to what you need to know about EV’s and how to understand and implement electric vehicle charging equipment. Start today! After completing this course, ...

By |2023-02-09T15:15:56-07:00February 9th, 2023|Categories: Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on New Course: EV Charging Equipment Preparedness

Serving Those Who Have Served

At SEI, we are proud to support all U.S. military service members who are currently wearing the uniform or have honorably served our country in the past through our Veteran’s Program. In recent years, we helped launch the Solar Ready Veterans Program through the Department of Energy's SunShot initiative, offering our training to help veterans ...

By |2022-11-21T08:51:52-07:00November 21st, 2022|Categories: Charitable Programs, Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on Serving Those Who Have Served

The Future is Bright for Our Youth Thanks to the Solar in the Schools Program

SEI’s Solar In the Schools (SIS) program is empowering K-12 teachers and students through renewable energy training, both online and in-person through experiential learning. This year, the program delivered hands-on learning presentations and training to over 800 students! With two focuses of the program, one aligned with younger students (K-8), and the other ...

By |2022-11-18T13:24:01-07:00November 17th, 2022|Categories: Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on The Future is Bright for Our Youth Thanks to the Solar in the Schools Program

A Life-changing Experience with Solar Education: Anaide’s Story

Solar Installation and Project Development is still a male-dominated sector of the solar industry, with just 27.8% of workers identifying as female. But through your support, SEI is changing that narrative by offering life-changing trainings and resources to women entering the solar workforce. Not only are we narrowing the gender gap and shifting ...

By |2022-11-17T07:44:52-07:00November 16th, 2022|Categories: Charitable Programs, Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on A Life-changing Experience with Solar Education: Anaide’s Story