The Nexus between Energy and Food

How can we build equitable food and energy systems that improve environmental conditions? In the podcast episode “Energy and Food Nexus”, guests Mary Marshall (SEI's Solar Forward program) and Pete Kolbenschlag (Colorado Farm and Food Alliance) share about how to improve our energy and food systems. A common characteristic of the energy and ...

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Free Webinars sponsored by Goodwe

GoodWe, a leading, strategically-thinking enterprise which focuses on research and manufacturing of PV inverters and energy storage, has partnered with Solar Energy International (SEI) to provide a FREE webinars throughout 2021. See below for more info on each webinar. A Look at Lithium-ion Battery Types and Considerations April 28th, 1-2pm ...

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SEI and New Energy Equity announces the creation of the Lift as We Climb Foundation

ANNAPOLIS, MD, April 6, 2021- New Energy Equity LLC, a solar developer and financier based in Annapolis, MD, announces the creation and funding of its Lift as We Climb Foundation. The Foundation was started by New Energy Equity employees as part of a 2020 initiative called Operation Shared Success, supporting New Energy’s core purpose of ...

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Don’t miss out on these upcoming FREE webinars

SEI has added a series of new webinars to our 2021 solar education line up! Take advantage every free educational opportunity that suits you and your schedule. Click on a webinar below to get more info and sign up. Most of our webinars fill up quickly, so secure your spot and make sure to ...

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New scholarship fund offers solar energy education opportunities for Native Americans

Paonia, Colo., March 24, 2021. Solar Energy International (SEI) and REC Americas announced today their partnership to create a scholarship fund that provides financial assistance for Native American students seeking solar energy education through SEI. The scholarship aims to increase Native American Indian representation among the clean energy industry by awarding $10,000 in solar training ...

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Solar Energy International (SEI) announces Executive Director, Kathy Swartz, will be stepping down

Greetings SEI Friends, Family and Supporters, Solar Energy International (SEI) has announced that our Executive Director, Kathy Swartz, will be stepping down as of May 31, 2021. Kathy has successfully led the industry-leading, internationally recognized, not-for-profit educational organization since 2012.  “This has been such an incredibly difficult decision for me to make because I love ...

By |2021-11-17T13:06:09-07:00December 10th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on Solar Energy International (SEI) announces Executive Director, Kathy Swartz, will be stepping down

FREE WEBINAR: 2020 NEC Changes Affecting PV & Energy Storage Systems

GoodWe, a leading, strategically-thinking enterprise which focuses on research and manufacturing of PV inverters and energy storage, has partnered with Solar Energy International (SEI) to provide a free webinar on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020. The webinar, 2020 NEC Changes Affecting PV and Energy Storage Systems, will focus on critical updates and changes in the ...

By |2020-11-19T09:08:41-07:00November 19th, 2020|Categories: Solar Training (Electric), Uncategorized|Comments Off on FREE WEBINAR: 2020 NEC Changes Affecting PV & Energy Storage Systems

NAES Corporation forms partnership with Solar Energy International (SEI) to deliver O&M Solar Technician training

Issaquah, WA., November 16, 2020 – NAES Corporation, one of the energy industry’s largest independent providers of operations, maintenance and repair services, has announced today their partnership with Solar Energy International (SEI) to provide Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician training to NAES employees. The collaboration, a continuation of NAES’ steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and ...

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Solar energy education opportunities expand for Coloradans through Kenneth King Foundation Scholarships

Paonia, Colo., October 27, 2020 – Solar Energy International (SEI) and the Kenneth King Foundation announced today their partnership with support from GRID Alternatives Colorado to provide underserved Coloradans scholarships for solar skills job training, as well as performance-based stipends and support services to reduce the financial burden of pursuing career training and job ...

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Solar Energy International (SEI) and BayWa r.e. Solar Systems Invest in Industry’s Future, Award Solar Training Scholarships

Scholarship targets industry entrants needing an economic hand up,   applications for second round still open SANTA FE, New Mexico – June 25, 2020 – Solar Energy International (SEI) and BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC (BayWa r.e.) today announced they have selected the first five recipients of solar training scholarships from the BayWa r.e. Scholarship ...

By |2021-11-17T13:08:08-07:00June 30th, 2020|Categories: Charitable Programs, Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on Solar Energy International (SEI) and BayWa r.e. Solar Systems Invest in Industry’s Future, Award Solar Training Scholarships