Mark your calendars for an unmissable solar industry event. We're heading to San Diego for Intersolar & Energy Storage North America from February 17-20th, 2026, bringing our expertise in renewable energy education to one of the industry's premier gatherings. Arrive a day early for our half-day technical training workshop on February 17th, designed ...
Paonia, CO — November 25, 2025 — Solar Energy International (SEI) is proud to announce a new partnership with Nextpower (formerly Nextracker), whose support will significantly expand SEI’s Empowerment Program scholarships—broadening access to solar energy education and career pathways for students from all backgrounds. At SEI, the mission is clear: train the global solar workforce ...
Solar Energy International (SEI) has partnered with AES Clean Energy Services, LLC. to power SEI's new Commercial and Large Scale Solar Training Scholarship, creating new pathways into solar careers for students nationwide. AES is committed to economic growth and education as part of their social impact mission, and SEI specializes in training the next ...
Solar Energy International (SEI) is proud to deepen our partnership with Solar Tech Collective (STC) as we expand our continuing education offerings for the clean energy workforce. STC brings a wealth of experience to this collaboration—not only as instructors and curriculum developers for SEI’s non-profit mission, but also as trusted industry leaders shaping the ...
The renewable energy landscape is always progressing, and one of the more exciting developments is the rise of multi-mode solar systems. Representing the cutting edge of solar technology, these systems offer flexibility and reliability for homeowners and businesses alike. What Makes Multi-Mode Systems Special? Multi-mode solar systems are the Swiss Army knives ...
Paonia, CO & Brussels, Belgium - October 22, 2025 – Solar Energy International (SEI), a leading non-profit organization focused on solar energy education, today announced it has joined the Global Solar Council (GSC) as a new member. This strategic move deepens SEI’s commitment to global collaboration, with a specific focus on establishing unified training standards ...
"The sun belongs to everyone. Solar education should too." - Johnny Weiss Today marks a significant milestone in Solar Energy International's mission to expand renewable energy education. We proudly announce the launch of the Johnny Weiss Solar Energy Access for All Initiative, a groundbreaking program that honors our co-founder's unwavering belief that renewable ...
Solar Energy International (SEI) recently formed a new partnership with Lnotch Africa STEM Initiative to launch the "Solar in Schools – Kenya Chapter" program, bringing hands-on renewable energy education to underserved secondary schools across Kenya. Led by Lyhane Nidhamu and his team, the initiative ...
I first met Johnny in the Fall 1986 while working at Novan Energy in Boulder. One of my cohorts told me about the Solar Retrofit Program at Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs. So, I rode up to Glenwood with my friend to check things out. Johnny, Ken Olson and Steve McCarney immediately sold me ...
Paonia, CO - August 14, 2025 — Solar Energy International (SEI) and Solar Tech Collective (STC) are excited to announce the official launch of a new on-demand course, "NFPA 70B: The Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance," available now on SEI’s Online Campus. This course, developed by Solar Tech Collective and hosted by SEI, offers a ...
