Solar Industry Seminar - PV & Solar Thermal

SEI is presenting a Solar Industry Seminar for people in the industry wanting to keep up to date on the latest technologies. In addition, SEI will offer introductory training sessions for novices to the industry on PV, Solar Thermal, Wind, and Sustainable Home Design. The seminar will provide participants with a chance to meet PV industry professionals and receive product-specific training. Manufacturers, distributors, and installers will make commercial presentations, and industry reps will provide technical training on their specific products and services. There will also be vendor booths and product displays.

You can also earn NABCEP continuing education credits!

If you are trying to stay current with NEC code practices, come join SEI at the Industry Seminar for an entire day (8-hours) of code training with John Wiles.

This year's presenters will include, Outback Power, SMA, Xantrex, Surrette Battery, John Wiles (NEC), Pete Sheehan from NABCEP, Direct Power & Water, Conergy USA, Wiley Electronics, and more.

The Seminar is held in conjunction with the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association
March 8 - 10, Denver, CO
For more information or to register click here.

Appropriate Technology in Chiapas, Mexico

Chiapas, Mexico is rich in energy resources, yet the majority of people are poor rural farmers with no access to electricity. Fortunately, there are groups working to change that. SEI is offering a workshop in Chiapas which provides an overview of technologies which promote small scale sustainable energy and resource management systems in the developing world. Participants will install a solar lighting system in a health clinic, and study and tour many other appropriate technologies. The workshop will be taught in both English and Spanish, and is held in conjunction with the International Renewable Resources Institute (IRRI) and Edupaz, a local educational organization devoted to promoting peace through ecology, equity, and justice.

Appropriate Technology for the Developing World
April 23 - 28, Chiapas, Mexico

Congress Pushing Renewables?

The 110th Congress is in session and Democrats are vowing to pursue an aggressive domestic agenda, including providing more funds for renewable energy by repealing some tax breaks for oil and gas companies. The Democrats talk a big game about renewables, but how much will they really deliver in the next two years? Scott Sklar joins RenewableEnergyAccess.com from Washington, D.C. to discuss what we may expect for legislation benefiting renewable energy.

Click here to listen the podcast.

Leonardo DiCaprio takes on Global Warming

Movie stars often use their fame to push good causes. Leonardo DiCaprio started a foundation in 1998 which fosters awareness of environmental issues. He recently produced a short film on global warming which can be seen by clicking here.

SEI EcoCampus Appreciation

SEI has completed part of our PV Lab Yard on our Paonia campus. The lab yard consists of 3 systems, a ground mounted array, a roof mounted array, and a pole mounted system. Students receive hands-on training on each component of the systems. This fantastic learning experience would never have come about without the help of our generous equipment donors. A big thank you to:

BP Solar Direct Power & Water Energy Outfitters Evergreen Solar Fronius Heliopower Magnatek Magnum Midnite Solar Outback Power Systems

Radiant Solar Technologies Sanyo SMA Solmetric Sunwize Todd Enterprises Two Seas Metalworks UniRac Wiley Electronics Xantrex

Your Generosity Ensures our Success!

SEI would like to welcome new members! As a membership-based non-profit, SEI's members are the heart of our organization and allow us to continue our educational programs. SEI Staff are passionate about the work we do and membership dues help sustain our renewable energy endeavors.

Please join us! Membership benefits include (depending on membership level) discounts on workshops, a one year subscription to either Home Power magazine or E magazine, an organic cotton/hemp SEI t-shirt, a SEI bumpersticker, and more!

Click here for details on how to become an SEI member.

To all SEI members . . . SEI sends thanks!