SEI welcomes Ellen Ross as the new Solar Forward Program Manager

Mary Marshall leaves the role after four years of support for growing solar markets SEI’s Solar Forward program is pleased to announce exciting transitions happening on the Team. After founding the program and growing it across the state for four years, current Program Manager Mary Marshall is stepping away from the program to ...

By |2021-06-09T08:19:52-06:00June 9th, 2021|Categories: Solar Forward|Comments Off on SEI welcomes Ellen Ross as the new Solar Forward Program Manager

Free SEI Training at Enlit Africa digital event

SEI will be hosting two free instructor-led trainings at Enlit Africa, where you can learn, connect and engage with industry leaders and Africa’s power and energy community across the 3-day, not-to-be-missed digital event. Perks of the conference: · Gain insight into the implications of climate change for the energy sector · Access the world’s ...

By |2021-05-26T09:08:11-06:00May 26th, 2021|Categories: Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on Free SEI Training at Enlit Africa digital event

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 ...

By |2021-04-30T09:11:17-06:00April 30th, 2021|Categories: Solar Forward, Uncategorized|Comments Off on The Nexus between Energy and Food

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 ...

By |2021-04-15T12:59:32-06:00April 15th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Free Webinars sponsored by Goodwe

Student Highlight: Emily installs solar with a heart of adventure, compassion & motivation…

Emily, a current SEI student, has been working for a utility company in her home state of Michigan since the summer of 2019. When COVID-19 struck in March of 2020, her company transitioned to full-time remote work. After remaining in quarantine for the first four months of the pandemic, waiting for the infection numbers ...

By |2021-04-14T07:48:08-06:00April 14th, 2021|Categories: Student Highlight|Comments Off on Student Highlight: Emily installs solar with a heart of adventure, compassion & motivation…

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 ...

By |2021-11-17T13:05:23-07:00April 6th, 2021|Categories: Charitable Programs, Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on SEI and New Energy Equity announces the creation of the Lift as We Climb Foundation

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 ...

By |2021-04-06T08:26:03-06:00April 6th, 2021|Categories: Solar Training (Electric), Uncategorized|Comments Off on Don’t miss out on these upcoming FREE webinars

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 ...

By |2021-11-17T13:05:37-07:00March 24th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on New scholarship fund offers solar energy education opportunities for Native Americans

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

Solar Energy International helps two rural Colorado communities kickstart solar development

The Town of Nederland, located in Boulder County, and the entirety of Garfield County will implement holistic solar market development programs in their communities. Solar Forward provides the framework and materials for these programs, as well as a technical advisor to help community partners with implementation. The holistic approach includes tools to launch a ...

By |2021-11-19T09:51:47-07:00February 25th, 2021|Categories: Solar Forward|Tags: |Comments Off on Solar Energy International helps two rural Colorado communities kickstart solar development