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SEI Partners with Nextpower to Expand Access to Solar Careers, Empowering People and Powering the Energy Workforce of the Future

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 ...

By |2025-12-15T09:44:54-07:00November 24th, 2025|Categories: Charitable Programs|Comments Off on SEI Partners with Nextpower to Expand Access to Solar Careers, Empowering People and Powering the Energy Workforce of the Future
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SEI & AES Launch Commercial & Large Scale Solar Training Scholarship

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 ...

By |2025-11-11T13:24:56-07:00November 11th, 2025|Categories: Charitable Programs|Comments Off on SEI & AES Launch Commercial & Large Scale Solar Training Scholarship
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SEI & Solar Tech Collective (STC) Expand Training Partnership

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 ...

By |2025-10-29T09:51:47-06:00October 29th, 2025|Categories: Solar Training (Electric), Uncategorized|Comments Off on SEI & Solar Tech Collective (STC) Expand Training Partnership
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The Basics of Multi-Mode Solar

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 ...

By |2025-11-05T12:36:45-07:00October 23rd, 2025|Categories: Learning|Comments Off on The Basics of Multi-Mode Solar
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SEI Joins Global Solar Council to Standardize Worldwide Solar Training

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 ...

By |2025-10-22T07:57:50-06:00October 22nd, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on SEI Joins Global Solar Council to Standardize Worldwide Solar Training
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SEI Launches the Johnny Weiss Solar Energy Access for All Initiative

"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 ...

By |2025-09-30T08:30:50-06:00September 30th, 2025|Categories: Charitable Programs, Developing World|Comments Off on SEI Launches the Johnny Weiss Solar Energy Access for All Initiative
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SEI Partners with Lnotch Africa STEM Initiative to Bring Solar Education to Kenyan Schools

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 ...

By |2025-09-23T14:51:09-06:00September 23rd, 2025|Categories: Charitable Programs, Developing World|Comments Off on SEI Partners with Lnotch Africa STEM Initiative to Bring Solar Education to Kenyan Schools
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Ode to JW – Sentiments from Scott Ely

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 ...

By |2025-08-25T08:15:46-06:00August 25th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Ode to JW – Sentiments from Scott Ely
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SEI and Solar Tech Collective Partner to Launch New NFPA 70B Course for Electrical Equipment Maintenance

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 ...

By |2025-08-14T07:47:16-06:00August 14th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on SEI and Solar Tech Collective Partner to Launch New NFPA 70B Course for Electrical Equipment Maintenance
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Solar Training at The Energy Expo 2025

Solar Energy International (SEI) will be offering two technical workshops during The Energy Expo in Miami, Florida, August 20 -21, 2024. Each session will be offered in both English and Spanish, and attendees will earn NABCEP credits. These workshops are designed for industry professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and earn continuing education credits ...

By |2025-07-31T09:47:10-06:00July 31st, 2025|Categories: Solar Training (Electric), Special Events|Comments Off on Solar Training at The Energy Expo 2025
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