News from Solar Energy International (SEI)
SEI Student Spotlight: Shannon Ware
Shannon Ware is a Senior Commercial PV Designer based in St. Louis, MO. This week she traveled to Solar Energy International (SEI) to take PV351L: Tools and Techniques for Operations and Maintenance Lab Week (Grid-Direct), an intensive, advanced training designed for solar professionals already working in the PV industry who want to take their technical […]
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Solarize Delta County Farms Enters Its Final Month!
Solar Energy International’s (SEI) Solarize Delta County Farms, a community-powered outreach program offering a streamlined process to go solar by partnering with a local installer, is entering its final month. After 10 weeks of 20 outreach events reaching over 500 community members, the program is entering its final three weeks and registration closes on July […]
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SEI Instructor Spotlight: Will White
One of the things that makes SEI unique is the incredible backgrounds our 40+ instructors bring to their classes. Will White is no different. He works with SEI as a Curriculum Developer and Instructor and has been working in the solar industry for more than 10 years. He is also the face behind the newly […]
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SEI Student Spotlight: Eli Bowles
Eli Bowles has been in the renewable energy industry for over six years, but enrolled at Solar Energy International (SEI) to jump start his solar training! Eli is currently a Renewable Energy Instructor at the College of Southern Idaho with a background as a Wind Turbine Technician and training specialist. He brings years of practical and technical […]
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Experience the very best in renewable energy training in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Professional development and a vacation of a lifetime all in one trip!
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Whether you're looking for a quick adventure after class or a longer adventure on the weekends, Paonia is surrounded by BLM land, National Forests, and the West Wilderness. Rent a…![Festivals of Fun]()
For a little town, Paonia sure does like to party! Cherry days is our small town at its finest. It's complete with a parade, bull-riding, and a carnival in the…![The Farms]()
On your way to SEI, you'll pass by acres and acres of orchards. Paonia is known for its organic fruit...cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, pears, apples. Go peach picking once and…![Not to be missed! Black Canyon of the Gunnison]()
Big enough to be overwhelming, still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time, Black Canyon of the Gunnison exposes you to some of the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and…![Get Your Art On]()
The North Fork Valley (Paonia, Hotchkiss and Crawford) is designated as a creative district by the state of Colorado. The valley is home to many artists, performers, writers, musicians, theaters,…![River Sports]()
Plan on staying an extra day or two to take advantage of the rafting and fly fishing on the North Fork of the Gunnison River. Our river was designated as…![Local Drinks]()
Revolution Brewery (the Rev) is a favorite hang-out spot for locals, staff, instructors, and students. If you like beer, check out the SEIPA (named for your favorite PV training organization),…![Local Eats]()
For being a small town, Paonia has some great restaurants that meet any budget. The flying fork is known for high-end italian food. Take advantage of Paonia's perfect summertime evening…![Hot Springs]()
There is nothing more relaxing than soaking in natural hot springs bubbling up from the ground while surrounded by some of the most majestic mountain views in the world. Here…![Nationally Award-Winning Wineries]()
Paonia is home to highest altitude commercial wineries and vineyards in the world! After class, may we suggest visiting Azura Cellars for wine tasting while enjoying an epic view from…
