april's blog Solar Energy International Expands On-Demand Online Continuing Education SeriesPosted on April 30, 2012 CARBONDALE, Colorado — In the past year, Solar Energy International has served more than 200 students and solar professionals through the SEI Online Continuing Education Series by offering short, topic-based online sessions. This series offers solar training from the industry's leading presenters covering highly technical to general informational topics. Originally designed to align with the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)-approved topic list for re-certification, individuals from other trades and industries such as electricians and roofers can also take ... Read More »
Videos Highlight Solar Energy International's Solar in the Schools Outreach ProgramPosted on April 25, 2012 By Jesse K. Hoff, Solar Energy International Work-Trader As a new work-trader at Solar Energy International assisting with the Solar in the Schools program, I've seen more fourth graders get excited about science in a short month than I have in my entire life. There's a specific joy that comes from watching people learn about solar energy. So, it is with great pleasure I present these videos to the SEI community in hopes of sharing some of the excitement I've seen during my brief time here so far. The feeling of excitement can surprise and inspire and I've always admired ... Read More »
Part Three: How Solar Energy International's Carol Weis is Making a Difference GloballyPosted on April 21, 2012 By Holly Loff, Solar Energy International Development Associate April 16-22 is not just Earth Week, it is also Solar Energy International's spring fundraising campaign week. Please make a donation today to support the valuable outreach programs of SEI, such as the Native American program, Solar In the Schools, Walt Ratterman and Heather Andrews scholarship funds, and our International Program. In an effort to highlight the work of one of those programs, specifically the International Program, I sat down with Carol Weis, SEI's PV ... Read More »
Part Two: How Solar Energy International's Carol Weis is Making a Difference GloballyPosted on April 18, 2012 By Holly Loff, Solar Energy International Development Associate April 16-22 is not just Earth Week, it is also Solar Energy International's spring fundraising campaign week. Please make a donation today to support the valuable outreach programs of SEI, such as the Native American program, Solar In the Schools, Walt Ratterman and Heather Andrews scholarship funds, and our International Program. In an effort to highlight the work of one of those programs, specifically the International Program, I sat down with Carol Weis, SEI's PV Program ... Read More »
How Solar Energy International's Carol Weis is Making a Difference GloballyPosted on April 13, 2012 By Holly Loff, Solar Energy International Development Associate April 16-22 is not just Earth Week, it is also Solar Energy International's spring fundraising campaign week. Please make a donation today to support the valuable outreach programs of SEI, such as the Native American program, Solar In the Schools, Walt Ratterman and Heather Andrews scholarship funds, and our International Program. In an effort to highlight the work of one of those programs, specifically the International Program, I sat down with Carol Weis, SEI's PV Program Coordinator and PV ... Read More »
Solar Energy International Offers Solar Training to Meet NABCEP ChangesPosted on April 11, 2012 Carbondale, Colorado USA - This spring, Solar Energy International (SEI) is meeting the needs of the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)'s revised eligibility criteria for the PV Installer Certification with several online courses and in-person workshop trainings in solar power technology, the fastest growing sector in America. According to NABCEP, the major changes in the eligibility requirements concern the amount of training required and the number of installations that applicants must document. All candidates will now have to document 58 hours of PV-specific ... Read More »
KACO, SEI Team Up for West Coast Solar Training in AprilPosted on April 9, 2012 Grass Valley, California USA -- Solar Energy International continues its nationwide solar training reach this month with PV101 April 23-27 at KACO new energy in Grass Valley, California. PV101: Solar Electric Design and Installation (Grid-Direct) is an hands-on workshop that provides an overview of the three basic PV system applications, primarily focusing on grid-direct systems, at KACO new energy's Grass Valley facility. The workshop also teaches students the core concepts necessary to work with all PV systems, including: system components, site analysis, PV module criteria, ... Read More »
Solar Energy International Hosts First Friday Open House April 6Posted on April 5, 2012 By April E. Clark, Solar Energy International Marketing Communications Coordinator Solar Energy International staff members will show off their new digs at eco-friendly Third Street Center in Carbondale, Colorado, with a First Friday open house from 6-8 p.m., Friday, April 6. The public is welcome to stop by the SEI office, just off Third Street's Round Room, tour the renovated space, enjoy refreshments, view SEI's new video series, and take part in SEI's donation-driven renewable energy book sale/give-away. A ... Read More »
Solar Energy International Makes the Move to Eco-friendly Third Street CenterPosted on March 19, 2012 By April E. Clark, Solar Energy International Marketing Communications Coordinator Solar Energy International in Carbondale, Colorado has a new, green place to call home. The nonprofit solar trainer and renewable energy educator has moved from its Second Street location to new offices in Carbondale, Colorado's Third Street Center, an eco-friendly facility renovated from the former Carbondale Elementary School building. The Third Street Center is home to more than 30 nonprofit organizations and artist studios with sustainability in mind. Read More »
PV Instructors Gather in Paonia for SEI's Fifth Annual Training EventPosted on March 19, 2012 By Kathy Swartz, Solar Energy International Renewable Energy Training Director Last week was one of my favorite weeks of the year. Solar Energy International hosted more than 34 of our PV instructors and staff as we came together in Paonia, Colorado, for three incredible days for our Fifth Annual PV Instructor Training. Solar Energy International gathered our passionate instructors into one room to discuss technical issues and share expertise. It's hard to imagine a bigger PV brain trust gathered together - not because they had to be, but because they wanted to be. The ... Read More »
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