The SEI Solar Sisters String Band rocks out at Solar Battle of the Bands! And other Intersolar updates

In case you missed it... The SEI Solar Sisters String Band made their public debut performing at the 2018 Solar Battle of the Bands! This was a very historical moment for Solar Energy International (SEI). The Solar Sisters String Band proudly represented the SEI Team and our 60,000+ students and alumni from all over the ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:14-06:00July 17th, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Solar Training (Electric), Solar Training (Thermal), Special Events|Comments Off on The SEI Solar Sisters String Band rocks out at Solar Battle of the Bands! And other Intersolar updates

Everything you need to know about SEI, all in one place! Take a look at SEI’s new smart phone app

SEI Launches the SEI Training360 App! Download Today! The Solar Energy International (SEI) Training360 Mobile App and Student Orientation is your one stop informational resource and full 360 degree view of everything you will need to be successful during your time as a student with SEI and beyond. Even if you are considering enrolling with ...

By |2021-11-17T13:42:54-07:00June 27th, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Solar Training (Electric), Solar Training (Thermal)|Tags: |Comments Off on Everything you need to know about SEI, all in one place! Take a look at SEI’s new smart phone app

Announcing the new Solar Energy International (SEI) Online Alumni and Career Center!

SEI is excited to announce the launch of our brand new Online Alumni and Career Center (ACC). SEI students have helped SEI become what it is today - the leading Renewable Energy Training provider in the world!  In return, we strive to continually improve the resources and information that we provide to our students and alumni, ...

By |2021-11-17T13:43:11-07:00June 27th, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Solar Training (Electric), Solar Training (Thermal)|Tags: |Comments Off on Announcing the new Solar Energy International (SEI) Online Alumni and Career Center!

Did you know SEI is considered one of the GREENEST schools in the world?

When you come to SEI's Paonia, Colorado training facility for your hands-on lab experience, the solar PV systems you see throughout our facility are all part of the renewable energy magic that keeps our non-profit operations going! We have approximately 28kw of Solar PV operating here at SEI and we produce approximately 40,000 kWh per ...

By |2018-05-31T14:00:43-06:00May 31st, 2018|Categories: Battery-Based, Solar Training (Electric), Solar Training (Thermal)|Comments Off on Did you know SEI is considered one of the GREENEST schools in the world?

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

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]

Solar, in spite of the tariff, will continue to thrive and disrupt

A message from Kathy Swartz, Solar Energy International (SEI) Executive Director Dear Friends and Alumni of SEI, On Monday, January 22, the Trump Administration made a deciding call on the anticipated solar trade case, announcing a 30 percent tariff on imported solar cells and modules, to taper off by five percent over four years. While ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:22-06:00January 25th, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Battery-Based, Charitable Programs, Developing World, Solar Professionals Certificate Program, Solar Training (Electric), Solar Training (Thermal), Special Events|Comments Off on Solar, in spite of the tariff, will continue to thrive and disrupt

Fall 2016 Registration is Now Open for SEI’s Solar PV Installer Training and Solar Professionals Certificate Program Tracks

Solar Energy International (SEI) is pleased to announce class registration is now open for our Fall 2016 training schedule.  Due to the high volume of students seeking training from SEI this year, we have added more sessions to meet this demand.  If you plan on attending any of SEI's solar training events this fall - ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:35-06:00August 24th, 2016|Categories: NABCEP Certification, Solar Professionals Certificate Program, Solar Training (Electric), Solar Training (Thermal)|Comments Off on Fall 2016 Registration is Now Open for SEI’s Solar PV Installer Training and Solar Professionals Certificate Program Tracks

Solar Energy International (SEI) Breaks Ground in Accrediting Architects in Renewable Energy Technologies

Architects attending the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in New Orleans from October 22-24, 2014 can learn more about how to receive continuing education credits through Solar Energy International (SEI). Inspired by their new course, Inspecting Solar Heating Systems in New York State, developed in collaboration with the New York State Energy Research and Development ...

SEI Alumni Highlight: Michael Mazotti – Peace Corps Volunteer

My name is Michael Mazotti and I am currently a Peace Corps Volunteer serving in Perú. I took classes at SEI in 2011 and received an International and Developing World Applications Certificate through SEI's Solar Professionals Certificate Program. Working with renewable energy as side projects during my service has kept me excited and well active ...