Solar Energy International and Shams Global Solutions Leaders of Solar Training in Oman

Solar Energy International (SEI) and Shams Global Solutions (SGS), a local Omani company, have partnered to launch Oman’s first and only certified solar photovoltaic training course! The course, PV101: Solar Electric Design and Installation (Grid-Direct) is officially certified by Oman’s Distribution Code Review Panel (DCRP) and supports applications to become a DCRP approved Solar Professional. ...

By |2021-11-17T13:44:03-07:00June 18th, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Developing World, Solar Training (Electric)|Tags: |Comments Off on Solar Energy International and Shams Global Solutions Leaders of Solar Training in Oman

Take a deep dive into SEI campus’s battery technology and meet the lab yard’s first Lithium Ion battery

Solar Energy International recently added a brand new SMA Sunny Island AC-coupled system to it's battery-based hands-on training in the Paonia, Colorado lab yard. Danny Bailey, SEI’s PV Lab manager weighs in on system: The new Sunny Island AC coupled system is comprised of the following components: The primary battery based inverter is an SMA, ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:15-06:00May 30th, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Battery-Based, Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on Take a deep dive into SEI campus’s battery technology and meet the lab yard’s first Lithium Ion battery

Zero Mass Water system wows students and Solar Fair attendees

SEI would like to send a big shout out to Zero Mass Water for taking water vapor in the air and condensing it to a drinkable form!  Recently, SEI, through a generous donation by board member and instructor Ken Gardner, acquired a Zero Mass Water unit that with the aid of PV can take everyday ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:15-06:00May 22nd, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Developing World, Solar Training (Electric), Solar Training (Thermal)|Comments Off on Zero Mass Water system wows students and Solar Fair attendees

NEW: SEI merch! Represent SEI out in the field or during your favorite summer activities

SEI has a lot in store for the busy summer class season. Seriously, check out all of the new products we’re offering in our online store and our student shop in Paonia, Colorado! Have you ever wished you could take SEI out into the field with you after training? Now you can! SEI now has ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:16-06:00May 18th, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Solar Training (Electric), Special Events|Comments Off on NEW: SEI merch! Represent SEI out in the field or during your favorite summer activities

Paradise Energy Solutions Selects Solar Energy International as Training Partner

We are excited to announce Paradise Energy Solutions, LLC has chosen Solar Energy International (SEI) as their official training partner! Through this partnership we're offering discounts on PV and FV courses to employees at Paradise Energy Solutions, LLC. Whether you're just starting out in the industry, or have been in solar for years, SEI's industry-leading solar training ...

By |2021-11-17T13:45:29-07:00May 16th, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Battery-Based, Solar Training (Electric)|Tags: |Comments Off on Paradise Energy Solutions Selects Solar Energy International as Training Partner

You won’t want to miss this! What makes SEI’s campus in Paonia, Colorado so special? [VIDEO]

https://youtu.be/IUQm6qTUP5w The sky is speckled with stars as far as the eye can see as you sit around a roaring campfire, ukulele and laughter abound in the background as tent flaps ripple in the wind, the moon’s distorted reflection stares back at you from a solar panel--no, you are not at summer camp (although ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:16-06:00April 27th, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Battery-Based, Solar Training (Electric), Solar Training (Thermal)|Comments Off on You won’t want to miss this! What makes SEI’s campus in Paonia, Colorado so special? [VIDEO]

Would you walk a mile for water?

“Before going to school, her children would have to walk a mile each morning to fetch water for daily use. They would be late for school and were often punished for being tardy.” Solar Energy International alum Bilal Ahmed believes that everyone deserves access to clean water. A trained physician, Bilal took SEI classes so ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:17-06:00April 17th, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Battery-Based, Charitable Programs, Developing World, Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on Would you walk a mile for water?

Lighting the fire: A message from SEI Alumni Bilal Ahmed

​Schools in rural Pakistan face energy poverty every day. Many have no, or very limited access to electricity. SEI Alum (years ’10, ’11, ’15), Bilal Ahmed, aims to change that. Bilal first came to us when he was a practicing physician in Bismarck, ND. However, his real passion is setting up solar PV powered wells ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:17-06:00April 9th, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Battery-Based, Charitable Programs, Developing World, eNewsletter|Comments Off on Lighting the fire: A message from SEI Alumni Bilal Ahmed

Colorado Solar Career Expo results are in, participation doubles from last year!

Solar Energy International (SEI) would like to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who made the 2018 Colorado Solar Career Expo possible. We are proud to announce that this year’s Expo had double the participation from industry employers compared to last year, over 24 came out to network with industry job seekers! The Expo ...

By |2018-03-22T16:09:28-06:00March 22nd, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Solar Training (Electric), Special Events|Comments Off on Colorado Solar Career Expo results are in, participation doubles from last year!

Secure your spot for the Colorado Solar Career Expo powered by Solar Ready Colorado

Solar Energy International (SEI), Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA), and GRID Alternatives are teaming up again to bring you the Colorado Solar Career Expo powered by Solar Ready Colorado. The Colorado Solar Career Expo will take place on March 14 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Aurora Conference Center in Aurora, ...

By |2018-02-18T18:40:10-07:00February 18th, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Solar Training (Electric), Special Events|Comments Off on Secure your spot for the Colorado Solar Career Expo powered by Solar Ready Colorado