Alumni Highlight (in her own words): Dinille Gonzalez

"6 months ago, I received news that I had been awarded a full scholarship to attend a hands-on solar energy course in the beautiful state of Colorado. While I'll delve into the details of the scholarship in a future post, today, I want to share the ...

By |2023-10-03T10:35:33-06:00October 3rd, 2023|Categories: Alumni Highlight|Comments Off on Alumni Highlight (in her own words): Dinille Gonzalez

Alumni Highlight: Susan Stark

“After working in another construction-related field for over 20 years I entered the solar installation business and quickly realized I needed tons of training. After much research, Solar Energy International became my prime source, and I began working through their online curriculum nights and weekends while working as a General Manager for an installation company ...

By |2023-06-15T10:40:44-06:00June 15th, 2023|Categories: Alumni Highlight|Comments Off on Alumni Highlight: Susan Stark

Alumni Highlight: Roger, a retired energy engineer, learns solar

After spending 27 years working for an energy company, Roger had finally retired - but his passion for learning something new hadn’t. Working in the fossil fuel industry had revealed just how necessary electrical generation and use changes were, and Roger was convinced there was a better way to do things. But at 65 ...

By |2022-02-04T09:59:46-07:00February 2nd, 2022|Categories: Alumni Highlight|Comments Off on Alumni Highlight: Roger, a retired energy engineer, learns solar

SEI alumni Jorge Fernández, a solar revolutionary in Mexico

The PV industry in Latin America is largely made up of professionals seeking training to transition from other careers to become solar energy professionals. Jorge Luis Fernández Gómez is part of a small segment that, since the beginning, has always aligned his career with renewable energy, laying a solid foundation by getting involved in the ...

By |2021-12-07T12:48:35-07:00December 6th, 2021|Categories: Alumni, Alumni Highlight, Programa Hispano|Comments Off on SEI alumni Jorge Fernández, a solar revolutionary in Mexico

Alumni Highlight: Suzanne’s new solar perspective

Suzanne had never really thought about solar energy until about two years ago, when she met a gentleman who was eager to share the advantages of solar energy and the ease of installation with her. Not long after, Suzanne found herself ordering a complete grid-tied solar system online with the information he had provided ...

By |2021-03-02T08:48:14-07:00March 2nd, 2021|Categories: Alumni Highlight|Comments Off on Alumni Highlight: Suzanne’s new solar perspective

Alumni Highlight: Max Hupertz, United Renewable Energy LLC

At Solar Energy International (SEI) we are thankful for and enjoy getting feedback from alumni, often informing us what they are up to as they move forward with their careers in the field. Max Hupertz, a recent graduate of SEI, is currently employed by United Renewable Energy LLC, where he is managing the construction of ...

By |2020-10-21T13:35:59-06:00January 22nd, 2020|Categories: Alumni, Alumni Highlight|Comments Off on Alumni Highlight: Max Hupertz, United Renewable Energy LLC

SEI Alumni in the Field: Commercial PV Installer for Namaste Solar

Ben Vandervliet first found out about Solar Energy International (SEI) classes from his brother who was a part of the SEI Solar Ready Vets program, and now he’s a full-time commercial PV installer with Namaste Solar based out of Fort Collins, Colorado. SEI can help launch your career in the solar industry, too! Ben shared ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:03-06:00August 28th, 2019|Categories: Alumni, Alumni Highlight, Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on SEI Alumni in the Field: Commercial PV Installer for Namaste Solar

Alumni Highlight: Josh Rogers, from SEI student to Director of Solar Operations for Duke Energy Renewables

At Solar Energy International (SEI) we love to share exciting news about what our alumni are up to as they move forward in their careers out in the field. Alumni Josh Rogers is the Director of Solar Operations for Duke Energy Renewables in Charlotte, North Carolina.  According to Josh, he first learned about SEI a ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:04-06:00July 25th, 2019|Categories: Alumni, Alumni Highlight, NABCEP Certification, Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on Alumni Highlight: Josh Rogers, from SEI student to Director of Solar Operations for Duke Energy Renewables

Alumni Highlight: From SEI student to 165 MW of solar projects across Minnesota!

John Middendorf attended Solar Energy International in 2008.  After attending SEI, he worked for a small company called Apex out Saint Cloud, Minnesota.  At Apex, John worked on residential and small commercial systems.  In 2013, he started working for TruNorth Solar, where he built portfolios of up to 2.5 MW on rooftops and ground mounts.  ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:04-06:00July 9th, 2019|Categories: Alumni Highlight, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Alumni Highlight: From SEI student to 165 MW of solar projects across Minnesota!

Alumni Highlight: Engr. Muhammad Amjad Khan of Lomas Energy shares about the Sialkot Housing Compound

We love to highlight SEI alumni using the training they've learned in our classes out in the field. Engr. Muhammad Amjad Khan, Director of Operations at Lomas Energy Pvt. Ltd, shared an article with us about one of their most recent projects. Check out his article submission below: Sialkot Housing Compound April 2019  Over the ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:05-06:00May 14th, 2019|Categories: Alumni, Alumni Highlight|Comments Off on Alumni Highlight: Engr. Muhammad Amjad Khan of Lomas Energy shares about the Sialkot Housing Compound