Grist: Solar power’s continued success rests on diversifying its workforce

Meeting projected demand will require a far larger pool of installers and technicians. Employing women and people of color is the industry's best chance to achieve that. I’ve been working in the solar industry across three continents for nearly 20 years. I’ve been a part of community installations, and I’ve supported women in the remote ...

By |2022-10-13T12:39:34-06:00October 13th, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on Grist: Solar power’s continued success rests on diversifying its workforce

Solar Energy International (SEI) Achieves Bronze Certification for Advancements on DEIJ Issues

Paonia, CO, September 29, 2022 — Today Solar Energy International (SEI) announced it has achieved Bronze certification through the Diversity Equity Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) Certification Program from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Earning this certification demonstrates SEI’s commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse workplace and culture in the solar industry. “We ...

By |2023-04-28T11:59:12-06:00September 29th, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Solar Energy International (SEI) Achieves Bronze Certification for Advancements on DEIJ Issues

Solar Energy International (SEI) Announces Strategic Reorganization and New Leadership

A new Executive Leadership Team (ELT) has been created as part of a year-long strategic planning process.  Paonia, Colorado - Solar Energy International (SEI) today announced a transformative divisional and leadership reorganization, aimed to meet the workforce training demands of a fast-growing, technically challenging, and increasingly diverse solar industry. SEI’s board of directors is proud to share that this ...

By |2022-09-29T08:09:17-06:00September 16th, 2022|Categories: eNewsletter, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Solar Energy International (SEI) Announces Strategic Reorganization and New Leadership

Electrical Contractor Magazine: Native Champions for Solar: The sun is rising on renewable power installations on Tribal lands

As Red Cloud began contacting other Northern Plains tribes, he found interest in solar-generated electricity. He then reached out to Solar Energy International (SEI), a nonprofit based in Paonia, Colo., which is focused on training for solar electric and thermal installers. In 2008, he opened the Red Cloud Renewable Energy Center (RCREC) to bring professional ...

By |2022-08-18T10:50:23-06:00August 18th, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on Electrical Contractor Magazine: Native Champions for Solar: The sun is rising on renewable power installations on Tribal lands

The 19th Newsroom: Women are working to make the clean energy transition more equitable

In a profession dominated by men, solar training nonprofits and trade unions are providing networking opportunities, creating caregiving pilots and training men to be better allies against harassment. For decades, women have been working to carve out a safe space for themselves in the field. The first women’s solar training at SEI, for example, was ...

By |2022-08-18T10:57:06-06:00August 17th, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on The 19th Newsroom: Women are working to make the clean energy transition more equitable

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 ...

By |2022-06-23T13:53:47-06:00June 23rd, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on Solar Power World: SOLV Energy, SEI create new Women in Solar scholarship program

Pivot Energy Enables Renewable Energy Careers by Supporting Solar Energy International

Pivot Energy’s reinvestment will support SEI’s ambitious goal to train 270k+ solar workers by 2025 DENVER, CO: Today, Pivot Energy is excited to announce its efforts to support education and career development in the solar sector through its partnership with Solar Energy International (SEI). Pivot’s financial support will help the internationally recognized educational nonprofit open ...

By |2022-06-01T08:29:01-06:00June 1st, 2022|Categories: Charitable Programs, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Pivot Energy Enables Renewable Energy Careers by Supporting Solar Energy International

Agrivoltaics: The New Frontier

 By Eryka Thorley, Master in Environmental Management student and SEI Fellow “It’s now or never” is the succintest way to abbreviate the latest warning from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).  If the world is going to avoid the worst of the climate crisis, climate mitigation needs to happen now and with greater impact.  ...

By |2022-06-29T14:00:26-06:00April 18th, 2022|Categories: Solar Forward, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Agrivoltaics: The New Frontier

SEI 15th Annual Instructor and Staff Training Week

This month SEI celebrated our 15th Annual Instructor and Staff Training Week. During this dedicated time, the brightest solar minds in the industry gathered to share knowledge, best practices, unique experiences, and good times! This year speakers included:  Ken Gardner, SEI’s Board President presented the latest and greatest tips and tricks for installation. SEI ...

By |2022-03-30T13:53:30-06:00March 28th, 2022|Categories: eNewsletter, Special Events, Uncategorized|Comments Off on SEI 15th Annual Instructor and Staff Training Week

AltEnergyMag: Solar Forward to Assist Eagle County with Community Effort in Solarize Campaign

Solar Energy International (SEI)'s outreach program, Solar Forward anticipates a successful Eagle County program in 2022 after learning about the community's goals and broad stakeholder support. Eagle County, like many mountain towns, is seeking thoughtful solutions to mitigating their carbon footprint and is now making a holistic solar campaign, like Solar Forward, a part ...

By |2022-02-01T10:53:52-07:00February 1st, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on AltEnergyMag: Solar Forward to Assist Eagle County with Community Effort in Solarize Campaign