Solar Panel Protection from Critters

OVERVIEW Pesky rodents can cause major issues in any solar system. In this informative article, Trevor Schwartz, SEI alumni and Field Service Technician at StraightUp Solar, shares his expertise on solar panel protection from critters "I was documenting much of my work on the roof as a Service Tech and soon realized that ...

By |2024-04-16T09:59:22-06:00January 31st, 2022|Categories: Learning, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Solar Panel Protection from Critters

Elizabeth Sanderson, SEI’s Executive Director, elected as new board member of Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

PAONIA, CO. – Solar Energy International (SEI) is proud to announce that Elizabeth Sanderson, SEI’s Executive Director, was recently elected as a board member of Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Sanderson is one of fifteen other newly elected SEIA board members and division chairs that will serve for a two-year term, helping SEIA advance strong policies ...

By |2022-01-11T09:32:29-07:00January 11th, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Elizabeth Sanderson, SEI’s Executive Director, elected as new board member of Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

SEI’s Latin America Business Development Director shares in a discussion on Building the Workforce of the Future

How can we build the robust, resilient workforce necessary for a regenerative future? Matthew Harris, SEI’s Latin America Business Development Director, shares in a discussion on Building the Workforce of the Future. Play the video above to learn how SEI is approaching the demand for solar workers, if we are on track with ...

By |2021-12-20T13:45:11-07:00December 20th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on SEI’s Latin America Business Development Director shares in a discussion on Building the Workforce of the Future

This university’s two year master’s program incorporates SEI solar training into its curriculum and offers $10k in fellowship funds

Are you interested in being part of the global energy transition to renewables and participating in a two-year masters’ program? Western Colorado University’s Master in Environmental Management (MEM) has partnered with Solar Energy International (SEI) to create a master in environmental management degree that integrates SEI training with MEM program courses for ...

By |2021-12-15T08:21:18-07:00December 15th, 2021|Categories: Solar Forward, Uncategorized|Comments Off on This university’s two year master’s program incorporates SEI solar training into its curriculum and offers $10k in fellowship funds

Highlighting Diversity; The Words and Stories We Choose – Kelsey Misbrener

Kelsey Misbrener is senior editor at Solar Power World magazine, the premier media outlet for the U.S. solar market. She gets excited about all things solar policy and also enjoys covering the inverter and software beats for SPW. She has a degree in magazine journalism from Kent State University and is passionate about ...

By |2021-11-18T16:27:57-07:00November 18th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on Highlighting Diversity; The Words and Stories We Choose – Kelsey Misbrener

Blue Planet Energy Upgrades Solar Training Curriculum

For nearly 30 years, Solar Energy International (SEI) has been dedicated to training the global solar energy workforce. Instrumental in SEI’s curriculum is a Blue Ion battery with a recently-upgraded monitoring system, donated by Blue Planet Energy, enabling new digital training possibilities for future solar workforces. Blue Planet Energy’s Blue Ion battery is SEI’s ...

By |2021-11-18T14:26:43-07:00November 18th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on Blue Planet Energy Upgrades Solar Training Curriculum

SEI expands contract training, curriculum licensing, and workforce development with new organizational role

Solar Energy International is excited to announce the promotion of Will White to Director of Business Development. In this new role, he will be focusing on expanding the reach of our contract training, curriculum licensing, and workforce development initiatives. He will be concentrating on the English-Speaking Americas, including the United States, Canada, and English-speaking Caribbean ...

By |2021-11-17T12:42:38-07:00November 16th, 2021|Categories: Solar Training (Electric), Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on SEI expands contract training, curriculum licensing, and workforce development with new organizational role

SEI’s Executive Director participates in PV Magazine Roundtables USA discussion

SEI’s Executive Director, Elizabeth Sanderson, recently took part in PV Magazine’s #RTUSA21 where she discussed what solar needs to expand, including the necessity for a diverse, inclusive and equitable workforce and creating better partnerships to facilitate job placement. Watch now!

By |2021-11-23T08:55:28-07:00November 16th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on SEI’s Executive Director participates in PV Magazine Roundtables USA discussion

How Far Have We Really Gotten With Alternative Energy?

There’s a lot of hype and confusion about carbon-free energy sources. This Wall Street Journal article looks at five of them: how much they produce, what they cost, and what obstacles they face. SEI's Executive Director, Elizabeth Sanderson, is briefly quoted in this extensive article. Note: you will need a WSJ subscription to access ...

By |2021-11-23T09:12:42-07:00November 10th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on How Far Have We Really Gotten With Alternative Energy?

SEI Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with scholarships for U.S. Spanish-speaking residents

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15th through October 15th to recognize a diverse range of people with Spanish-speaking backgrounds and honor their heritage, culture, spirit and extraordinary contributions as Hispanic Americans. At SEI we want to celebrate all of our Spanish-speaking students who inspire us daily with their initiative, ...

By |2021-09-30T12:35:50-06:00September 30th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on SEI Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with scholarships for U.S. Spanish-speaking residents