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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
At SEI, we are privileged to train a diverse group of solar learners annually, each with varying levels of knowledge. While some students seek solar education to break into the industry, we also work with professionals already in the field who are eager to enhance their expertise. One such learner is Thomas Nielson, a Utah ...
