SOLAR ENERGY NEWS & TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
Solar Energy International (SEI) Receives Multiple IREC National 3iAwards Presented For Innovation, Ingenuity & Inspiration in Clean Energy
Recently, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) honored national award winners for the Best of 2015 in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Celebrating 22 years of recognizing exemplary people, projects and programs, this year's winners in each competitive category were selected by more than 1,500 online voters. IREC 3iAward recipients were recognized during an awards ceremony at Solar Power International. "Through these awards - celebrating ...
SEI Alumnus – Jeff Spies – Proudly Announces the First “Solar Pioneer Party”
By Jeff Spies - SEI Alumnus and Sr Director Policy, Quick Mount PV I first worked in the solar industry in the early 1980’s selling solar water heating systems as a part time job in college, but following graduation I launched my career into the field of industrial automation. While I enjoyed some aspects of my work, after 20 years I realized I lacked the ...
Solar Ready Vets Includes First Female Graduates from Solar Energy International’s (SEI) Training Program
Originally published in the DOE Newsletter (Amped Up!) - View original publication >> It’s never too late to start over. After serving honorably in the U.S. Army for almost five years, Sergeant Rozie Amenya was in search of a new career path. And at the age of 36, her timing was perfect as the Solar Ready Vets program was just starting up. Amenya’s new plan ...
Solar Energy International’s (SEI) Solar Installer Training for Veterans Showing Positive Results
Since the launch of the Solar Ready Vets program this past Spring, Solar Energy International (SEI) has led the technical trainings across the country at multiple military bases as part of a pilot solar installer training program for transitioning military personnel. The Energy Department’s SunShot Initiative launched the Solar Ready Vets program to connect our nation’s skilled veterans to the solar energy industry, preparing them ...
Going Solar in the Modern Age
Today there is a cheaper and easier answer that hybridizes consciousness and convenience. Taking a few minutes to understand grid-tied, net-metered, roof-mounted solar systems is worth the while. Grid-tied: this means the energy a solar array produces is directly linked to the electrical utility grid. No pricey batteries necessary! No maintenance or upkeep. You can think of it as the grid serving as your storage ...
Solarize North Fork Valley Begins First Solar Array Install!
The day has arrived! Hotchkiss, Colorado based solar installation company, Empowered Energy Systems, has begun construction on its first solar array install contracted through Solar Energy International’s program to boost the solar economy in Delta County: Solarize North Fork Valley. This is great news as we round into the final month of the Solarize North Fork Valley enrollment period. And the lucky signees are Sarah ...
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