Members of the SEI community team up with San Juan College for a service trip in the Himalayas

For two weeks this past June, several members of the SEI family together with volunteers from San Juan College participated in a solar project in the Himalayas. In a continuation of the late SEI instructor Mike Sullivan’s humanitarian work on the Tibetan Plateau and throughout the world, SEI instructor Chris Brooks and San Juan College ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:13-06:00July 30th, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Charitable Programs, Developing World|Comments Off on Members of the SEI community team up with San Juan College for a service trip in the Himalayas

Improve your solar resume in minutes with these tips from our Student Services Team

At Solar Energy International (SEI) we train around 2,000 students per season, many of them looking to break into the solar industry as a new career path. One question we get asked all the time is, how do I format my resume with past experience in a different industry in a way that appeals to ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:13-06:00July 26th, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Battery-Based, Professional Services, Solar Professionals Certificate Program, Solar Training (Electric), Solar Training (Thermal)|Comments Off on Improve your solar resume in minutes with these tips from our Student Services Team

The one thing industry experts say you must do before growing your solar business

The solar industry is growing faster than ever. Maybe you own a solar business that has been booming, or you’re looking to expand into more local markets. We sat down with Will White, Solar Energy International (SEI) curriculum developer and instructor of PVOL206: Solar Training-Solar Business and Technical Sales, to get his expert insight on ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:13-06:00July 18th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on The one thing industry experts say you must do before growing your solar business

5 strategies for improving your solar sales game

Are you looking for a job in solar sales, or simply trying to improve your everyday sales strategies? We asked Solar Energy International (SEI) Instructor and Curriculum Developer Will White to share some exclusive insight on the dos and don’ts of solar sales. Know your client Who are you selling to? Try to understand what ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:13-06:00July 18th, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Battery-Based, Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on 5 strategies for improving your solar sales game

The SEI Solar Sisters String Band rocks out at Solar Battle of the Bands! And other Intersolar updates

In case you missed it... The SEI Solar Sisters String Band made their public debut performing at the 2018 Solar Battle of the Bands! This was a very historical moment for Solar Energy International (SEI). The Solar Sisters String Band proudly represented the SEI Team and our 60,000+ students and alumni from all over the ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:14-06:00July 17th, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Solar Training (Electric), Solar Training (Thermal), Special Events|Comments Off on The SEI Solar Sisters String Band rocks out at Solar Battle of the Bands! And other Intersolar updates

Solar Energy International (SEI) opens its first International Solar Training Center in Costa Rica

With this facility SEI seeks to accelerate and expand access to solar training to Spanish speakers throughout Latin America CARTAGO, COSTA RICA- Solar Energy International (SEI), an industry leader in solar energy technical training, opened its first International Solar Training Center in Costa Rica through a partnership with CFIA (Federated College of Engineers and Architects ...

By |2021-11-17T13:42:20-07:00July 13th, 2018|Categories: Developing World, Programa Hispano, Solar Training (Electric)|Tags: |Comments Off on Solar Energy International (SEI) opens its first International Solar Training Center in Costa Rica

Everything you need to know about SEI, all in one place! Take a look at SEI’s new smart phone app

SEI Launches the SEI Training360 App! Download Today! The Solar Energy International (SEI) Training360 Mobile App and Student Orientation is your one stop informational resource and full 360 degree view of everything you will need to be successful during your time as a student with SEI and beyond. Even if you are considering enrolling with ...

By |2021-11-17T13:42:54-07:00June 27th, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Solar Training (Electric), Solar Training (Thermal)|Tags: |Comments Off on Everything you need to know about SEI, all in one place! Take a look at SEI’s new smart phone app

Announcing the new Solar Energy International (SEI) Online Alumni and Career Center!

SEI is excited to announce the launch of our brand new Online Alumni and Career Center (ACC). SEI students have helped SEI become what it is today - the leading Renewable Energy Training provider in the world!  In return, we strive to continually improve the resources and information that we provide to our students and alumni, ...

By |2021-11-17T13:43:11-07:00June 27th, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Solar Training (Electric), Solar Training (Thermal)|Tags: |Comments Off on Announcing the new Solar Energy International (SEI) Online Alumni and Career Center!

Tales from the road: Solar Forward explores the San Luis Valley

In our efforts to power rural communities forward with solar energy initiatives, SEI’s Solar Forward Program Manager hit the road again this week to meet with community groups throughout Colorado in order to truly understand and explore the needs of these communities, and how Solar Forward can help. Read her recap below: As we are ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:14-06:00June 27th, 2018|Categories: Solar Forward|Comments Off on Tales from the road: Solar Forward explores the San Luis Valley

Happy Summer Solstice! Are you 100 for 100?

Paul Ruiz envisions a world powered by renewable energy. He grew up in an off-grid cabin in the rural mountains of Costa Rica powered by solar and hydropower. He accessed electricity for the essentials only – lighting and refrigeration. He rode wild horses, wrangled cattle, and built things with his hands. As a young adult ...

By |2018-06-19T18:24:27-06:00June 19th, 2018|Categories: Alumni, Charitable Programs|Comments Off on Happy Summer Solstice! Are you 100 for 100?