Register Today for the NABCEP Virtual CE Conference

Will you be attending the NABCEP Virtual CE Conference between September 9th-24th? Many of our students and alumni will be there, and we highly recommend getting connected with NABCEP if you are serious about a career in solar energy! This is one of the MUST ATTEND conferences for solar professionals in the industry. In addition, ...

By |2020-10-21T13:35:53-06:00September 4th, 2020|Categories: NABCEP Certification, Solar Training (Electric), Special Events|Comments Off on Register Today for the NABCEP Virtual CE Conference

FIMER supports Solar Energy International (SEI) through Industry Sponsorship

FIMER’s generous donations over the next 3 years will help SEI realize their vision of building a global solar energy workforce. PAONIA, CO. , JUNE 5, 2020 – Solar Energy International (SEI) is excited to announce its collaboration with FIMER as a watt-level industry sponsor through SEI’s Industry Sponsorship Program. FIMER’s generous contributions will help ...

By |2021-11-17T13:07:22-07:00September 4th, 2020|Categories: Solar Training (Electric)|Tags: |Comments Off on FIMER supports Solar Energy International (SEI) through Industry Sponsorship

Student Highlight: Trevor Schwartz helps install solar in the developing world while training remotely

Trevor Schwartz, a current SEI student, began his travels abroad in January 2020 with the intention of eventually arriving in Nepal to participate in a GRID Alternatives volunteer solar PV installation at a health center in the Jumla district. But after traveling around Southeast Asia during the months of January and February, COVID-19 struck, ...

By |2021-04-08T15:39:05-06:00August 26th, 2020|Categories: Student Highlight|Comments Off on Student Highlight: Trevor Schwartz helps install solar in the developing world while training remotely

Solar energy education opportunities expand for Caribbean practitioners through the launch of the Caribbean Solar Energy Training Network (CaribSETNet)

Paonia, Colo., August 20, 2020 – Solar Island Energy and Solar Energy International (SEI) announced today their partnership to provide practical, technical skills training to current and aspiring Caribbean PV practitioners through the launch of the Caribbean Solar Energy Training Network (CaribSETNet). This year CaribSETNet will award 10 to 20 partial or full tuition scholarships ...

By |2021-11-17T13:07:40-07:00August 20th, 2020|Categories: Charitable Programs, Solar Training (Electric)|Tags: |Comments Off on Solar energy education opportunities expand for Caribbean practitioners through the launch of the Caribbean Solar Energy Training Network (CaribSETNet)

Colorado Mountain Town Counts on Solar for Resiliency amid COVID Concerns

Solar Energy International’s Solar Forward program adapts the Solarize model with an off-grid program CRESTONE, CO -  When March 2020 hit, rural, isolated communities did not have the luxury of being shocked by the COVID-19 pandemic - they had to take action immediately. And with the imminent threat of climate-change related natural disaster, under-resourced communities ...

By |2020-10-21T13:35:54-06:00August 12th, 2020|Categories: Solar Forward|Comments Off on Colorado Mountain Town Counts on Solar for Resiliency amid COVID Concerns

Red Cloud Renewable (RCR), Solar Energy International (SEI), and Remote Energy (RE) announce continued partnership with All Points North Foundation through the Tribal Train the Trainer (T4) Program

Native Americans Embrace the Sun A New Way to Honor the Old Ways ### This program has been made possible through the generous support of All Points North Foundation, The Turner Foundation, In Our Hands, the Carolyn Foundation and many individual contributors to Red Cloud Renewable. For more information, contact Richard Fox at [email protected] ...

By |2021-11-17T13:07:56-07:00July 30th, 2020|Categories: Charitable Programs|Tags: |Comments Off on Red Cloud Renewable (RCR), Solar Energy International (SEI), and Remote Energy (RE) announce continued partnership with All Points North Foundation through the Tribal Train the Trainer (T4) Program

You’re Invited to EMPOWER 2020 | Virtual Solar Summit 20+ Speakers | 7 Sessions | Up to 4 NABCEP CEUs

https://youtu.be/4XBCksn_xw8 On July 23rd, join Aurora Solar with solar industry leaders, policy insiders, and growth experts as we discuss how the solar industry can navigate the challenges and possible opportunities amid COVID-19. The one-day virtual event features six panel sessions on practical topics such as digital lead generation, solar plus battery storage, digital permitting ...

By |2020-10-21T13:35:54-06:00July 15th, 2020|Categories: Solar Training (Electric), Special Events|Comments Off on You’re Invited to EMPOWER 2020 | Virtual Solar Summit 20+ Speakers | 7 Sessions | Up to 4 NABCEP CEUs

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

Solar Energy International (SEI) announces new Duke Energy Renewables Scholarship

Duke Energy Renewables provides $10,000 to jump-start job readiness in U.S. commercial solar energy industry Funds will be used to support Solar Energy International’s education scholarship program CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy Renewables and Solar Energy International (SEI) today announced their partnership to provide a scholarship fund to assist Americans who have experienced recent job displacement ...

By |2021-11-17T13:08:16-07:00June 23rd, 2020|Categories: Charitable Programs|Tags: |Comments Off on Solar Energy International (SEI) announces new Duke Energy Renewables Scholarship

An important message from SEI’s Executive Director

Dear SEI Solar Family, We must do better. As an organization we stand in solidarity with those fighting to end systemic racism and violence in America. We mourn George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and the far too many others whose lives have been destroyed by racism. Enough is enough. We can’t all be on ...

By |2021-11-17T13:08:56-07:00June 4th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on An important message from SEI’s Executive Director