SolarWorld Americas Selects Solar Energy International (SEI) as Training Partner

SolarWorld Americas Inc., America’s largest manufacturer of crystalline silicon solar cells and photovoltaic modules, has selected industry-recognized non-profit renewable energy training school Solar Energy International (SEI) as a solar installer training partner. This partnership will provide professional development for SolarWorld’s rapidly growing solar installer network. Solar installation training opportunities are available for installers just entering ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:38-06:00May 26th, 2016|Categories: eNewsletter, Solar Training (Electric)|2 Comments

Solar Energy International (SEI) Receives Approval for Veterans Education Funding

Solar Energy International (SEI) is pleased to offer comprehensive Veterans Educational Funding and outreach programs for veterans and active duty military personnel. We proudly offer educational opportunities and benefits to military members, their families, and veterans who have honorably served. SEI is now authorized to offer eligible veterans the ability to use their education benefits ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:38-06:00May 13th, 2016|Categories: eNewsletter, Solar Training (Electric)|2 Comments

The Brett’s Solar Story

Solar Ambassador Elaine Brett (middle with cap) opens up her house to a “Solar Home Tour” as part of a Solarize educational event. The Brett’s 3.36 kW grid-tied PV system meets all their electrical needs. Being grid-tied allows the Bretts to take advantage of DMEA’s generous net-metering policy, which credits customers for the excess ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:38-06:00April 30th, 2016|Categories: Solarize Blog|4 Comments

SEI Alumni Highlight: Ethan Mendel

For some, beginning a career in the solar industry is like going home. This is especially true for SEI Student Ethan Mendel. Ethan rolled up to the SEI Campus with his off-grid tiny home in tow. Appropriately, he was enrolled in PV 203, Fundamentals of Battery Based PV Systems. A veteran from Georgia, Ethan not ...

SEI Alumni Highlight: Fred Munn

Fred Munn came to Paonia this April, seeing a sunny future for himself and his business. Fred and his business partner, Michael Hendrix, journeyed to SEI’s Paonia campus from Wisconsin to jump start their solar installer training experience. Beginning with PV 101- Grid Direct Solar Design and Installation and continued on with PV 203- Fundamentals ...

SEI Career Opportunity: PV Team Member – Curriculum Developer

PV Team Member: Curriculum Developer Solar Energy International (SEI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit education organization with a mission to provide industry-leading technical training and expertise in renewable energy to empower people, communities and businesses worldwide. Founded in 1991, SEI has trained more than 45,000 people from around the world. As an organization, we are committed ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:39-06:00April 25th, 2016|Categories: eNewsletter, Solar Training (Electric)|4 Comments

Solar Energy International (SEI) Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Solar Battle of the Bands 2016

Solar Battle of the Bands, a solar industry party and musical competition, announces its sixth annual event at the Mezzanine in San Francisco on Wednesday, July 13 at 8 pm. Founded in 2011, Solar Battle of the Bands (SBOB) is produced by Quick Mount PV, a solar mounting manufacturer based in Walnut Creek, CA. SBOB ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:40-06:00April 19th, 2016|Categories: Alumni, Solar Training (Electric), Special Events|1 Comment

Solar Energy International (SEI) Alumnus Brings Renewable Energy to Small Pacific Island in Need

With our 45,000 alumni, we get to hear about some of the coolest, life-changing projects. This one comes via Adam Hammond (class of 2013). Bluetech Financing Solutions today signed a memorandum of understanding with the Area Council leaders of a remote island in Vanuatu to deliver a solar+storage based microgrid pilot project. "Today represents an ...

By |2016-04-08T08:49:36-06:00April 8th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Solar Energy International (SEI) Alumnus Brings Renewable Energy to Small Pacific Island in Need

Solarize Delta County Launches April 15!

Solar Energy International (SEI) is proud to announce the April 15th launch of Solarize Delta County, an effort to increase the accessibility and affordability of solar energy for all Delta County residents. With the support of the Delta County Economic Development (DCED), Solarize Delta County seeks to raise local awareness of solar, lower the cost ...

By |2016-04-07T23:09:10-06:00April 7th, 2016|Categories: Charitable Programs, Solarize Blog, Solarize Events, Solarize-blog-posts, Special Events|Comments Off on Solarize Delta County Launches April 15!

ILSCO Supports Solar Energy International’s (SEI) Non-profit Mission of Renewable Energy Education with Generous Contribution to Paonia, Colorado PV Lab Facility

SEI is thankful to ILSCO for their contributions to the industry and specifically to our PV lab facility. ILSCO generously donated over $20,000 worth of equipment ranging from the electrical parts like lugs, connectors and terminals to tools for electricians like the revolutionary ILSCO TaskMaster! Check out the TaskMaster video >> ILSCO is one of ...

By |2020-10-21T13:36:40-06:00March 30th, 2016|Categories: eNewsletter, Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on ILSCO Supports Solar Energy International’s (SEI) Non-profit Mission of Renewable Energy Education with Generous Contribution to Paonia, Colorado PV Lab Facility