Workshops & Courses

SEI's Renewable Energy Education Program (REEP) offers a full spectrum of online courses and hands-on workshops in locations around the world. Learn how to design, build and maintain renewable energy systems and energy-efficient, sustainable homes.

SEI believes that people learn by doing. Instructors are leaders in their fields, bringing the most up-to-date information in renewable energy technologies. Classroom and laboratory work is enhanced by case studies, tours and practical installations.

There are a few options to search for workshops, you can view a calendar of upcoming workshops and online courses or browse by category, below.

BROWSE BY CATEGORY:

• Solar Electric
  For people wanting to change careers, PV installers or designers, and homeowners, SEI has a PV workshop for everyone.
• Sustainable Building
  Learn how to design and build sustainable, efficient, comfortable and beautiful homes.
• Solar Thermal
  Become a part of the burgeoning solar hot water and radiant heating industry or design a system for your own home.
• Wind Power
  Learn how to design, install, troubleshoot, and maintain residential wind power systems.
• Micro-Hydro Power
  Learn how to design and install a fully functional micro-hydro system.
• International-Rural Development
  Learn how to help improve the quality of life for people in the developing world, or in lesser developed areas of industrialized nations.
• Renewable Energy for Educators
  For teachers and educators who want to learn how to implement renewable energy curriculum into their classroom.
• Sustainable Transportation
  Learn the fundamentals of biodiesel or take a hands-on workshop in electric vehicle conversion.

Workshop Atmosphere
We try our best to make your experience rewarding, safe and enjoyable. Classes sizes are small. Unless otherwise noted, all workshops are taught in English. People from different cultures attend our workshops, and we expect that all participants will be treated with equal respect.

Workshop Materials
The fee for each workshop includes all course materials. You will receive a workshop notebook, and in some cases, an additional textbook and/or DVD upon your arrival.  Online course materials will be shipped to you at no additional cost. 

Class Times
Workshops generally run from approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day of class.  Please plan to arrive at the classroom no later than 8:45 on the first day so that the instructors can check you into the class. Lunch will be from approximately noon - 1pm each day, in addition to a short morning and afternoon break. Feel free to bring snacks and beverages. Online courses are accessible at any time of day during the scheduled course dates.