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Solar Energy International (SEI) and Illumination Solar Forge Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Solar Education

Paonia, CO., 1/16/2025 - Solar Energy International (SEI), a leading provider of renewable energy education, announces a groundbreaking partnership with Illumination Solar to enhance hands-on solar training accessibility across the United States. This collaboration integrates Illumination's innovative mobile solar labs with SEI's comprehensive in-person classroom curriculum, creating a powerful combination of theoretical knowledge and ...

By |2025-01-16T07:44:50-07:00January 15th, 2025|Categories: Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on Solar Energy International (SEI) and Illumination Solar Forge Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Solar Education
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Join SEI at Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2025

Mark your calendars for an unmissable solar industry event! We're heading to Intersolar & Energy Storage North America from February 25-27, 2025, bringing our expertise in renewable energy education to one of the industry's premier gatherings. Dive into our comprehensive technical training workshop (see below) designed to enhance your solar expertise. Our sessions will ...

By |2025-01-08T07:50:49-07:00January 7th, 2025|Categories: Solar Training (Electric), Special Events|Comments Off on Join SEI at Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2025
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How SEI’s All-Women Solar Training Program Is Changing the Game for Women in the Industry

When we talk about solar training, we often focus on technical skills, but we tend to overlook how important the learning environment is—especially for women in a male-majority industry. That's why having an all-women’s solar training program can make such a big difference for women to find an environment where they feel safe, supported, and ...

By |2024-10-21T11:57:27-06:00October 10th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on How SEI’s All-Women Solar Training Program Is Changing the Game for Women in the Industry
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Honoring Hispanic Heritage: SEI’s Solar Program Creating Brighter Futures for Hispanic Communities

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we at Solar Energy International (SEI) are celebrating the impact of our Hispanic Program. This initiative has successfully trained and certified over 20,000 Spanish speakers in quality solar energy education. Through our program, we are not only preparing highly qualified professionals for the solar industry but also creating pathways ...

By |2024-10-10T08:02:21-06:00October 10th, 2024|Categories: Programa Hispano|Comments Off on Honoring Hispanic Heritage: SEI’s Solar Program Creating Brighter Futures for Hispanic Communities
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Understanding Current, Loads & Power Generation

When it comes to designing and installing solar electric systems, having a good grasp of the fundamentals is crucial. In this post, we'll briefly look into the types of electrical current, the various loads we need to power, and how photovoltaic (PV) modules generate electricity. This knowledge forms the foundation for determining the best PV ...

By |2024-10-07T15:30:50-06:00October 7th, 2024|Categories: Learning|Comments Off on Understanding Current, Loads & Power Generation
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Growing Solar Careers for Women: Corporate / Non-profit Partnership Builds Safe Learning Communities for Those Often Excluded from Energy Jobs

Sungrow Americas sponsors Solar Energy International’s Women’s Lab Week, providing technical skills and career opportunities for Women+ in the fast-growing industry. Paonia, CO., Aug 1, 2024 — Solar Energy International (SEI) is a leading training institution in the renewable fields; founded in 1991 to teach technical skills on what was then an emerging industry, ...

By |2024-08-09T11:44:34-06:00August 5th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Growing Solar Careers for Women: Corporate / Non-profit Partnership Builds Safe Learning Communities for Those Often Excluded from Energy Jobs
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Johnny Weiss – Celebration of Life

Johnny Weiss, co-founder of SEI, has recently been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of Leukemia, and his remaining time is now limited. In honor of his life and achievements, we are hosting an online Zoom Party with Johnny on Sunday, August 4 at 3pm Mountain Time (2 PM Pacific, 4 PM Central, ...

By |2024-07-30T08:03:56-06:00July 30th, 2024|Categories: Special Events|Comments Off on Johnny Weiss – Celebration of Life
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Solar Training at RE+ 2024

Come join us at this year's RE+ Conference in Anaheim, CA from September 9th-12th! Our SEI team members will be there to provide insightful training sessions and share their expertise. Don't miss this chance to network with industry experts and vendors in the North American solar industry. Gain valuable insights to elevate your skills ...

By |2024-08-13T14:34:53-06:00July 29th, 2024|Categories: Solar Training (Electric)|Comments Off on Solar Training at RE+ 2024
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Senator Hickenlooper’s Visit to Solar Energy International (SEI): A Step Forward for Solar Equity and Workforce Development

On Thursday, June 27, Senator John Hickenlooper visited Solar Energy International (SEI) in Paonia, Colorado, marking a significant milestone for the solar industry and workforce development in the region. SEI, a nonprofit technical training school serving Colorado and the world since 1991, has been a beacon for solar education, training over 150,000 students and alumni ...

By |2024-07-08T11:44:29-06:00July 8th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Senator Hickenlooper’s Visit to Solar Energy International (SEI): A Step Forward for Solar Equity and Workforce Development
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New Partnership Leads the Way in Solar Workforce Development

Enstall & Solar Energy International team up to create new curriculum for entry level solar jobs and support veterans through scholarships Paonia, CO., May 8, 2024 — Enstall, a global leader in mounting and racking solutions, and Solar Energy International (SEI), a non-profit organization dedicated to solar energy education, have once again joined forces ...

By |2024-05-08T11:40:05-06:00May 8th, 2024|Categories: Solar Training (Electric), Uncategorized|Comments Off on New Partnership Leads the Way in Solar Workforce Development
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