A recent report titled "US Photovoltaic Market Analysis" reports that the US PV industry registered phenomenal growth in 2009 despite the recession.  It also states that the industry is expected to add around 0.87 GW of annual PV installations in 2010. To meet the growing demand, SEI is offering PV workshops in more locations than ever before.  Check out the PV101 workshops below:

If you are interested in learning how renewable energy can make a difference in people's lives in the developing world, SEI has some exciting opportunities coming up this winter. 

Participate in hands-on learning in a small Nicaraguan village, Sabana Grande, which has taken up the challenge of becoming a solar culture community.  Install a solar electric system, build solar battery chargers, and solar cookers, and live with families who can show you the benefits of and obstacles to using solar energy in their community. Or visit the Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua to learn about blueEnergy's approach to sustainable development. Participate in building a wind turbine and get hands-on experience with a system in a rural community. 

Or head to Costa Rica where you can learn to design and install photovoltaic systems for the developing world.  Held at Rancho Mastatal, an environmental learning center, most of the time will be spent in the field, getting our hands dirty, and learning by doing.