Program recognizes highly-valued industry sponsors with long-term commitment to advancing SEI’s vision of a world powered by renewable energy
PAONIA, Colo., – Solar Energy International (SEI) is excited to announce its collaboration with Panasonic Corporation of North America as a kilowatt-level industry sponsor through SEI’s Industry Sponsorship Program. SEI is a nonprofit training organization which offers cutting-edge solar and renewable energy training to the solar industry leadership and workforce. With over 70,000 alumni worldwide, nearly 30 years of experience, and over 100-course sessions offered each year, SEI is a leader in solar training throughout the field.
Panasonic’s 3-year sponsorship of the SEI program is expected to increase brand visibility and product recognition among current and future customers through SEI’s broad alumni network. With nearly 5 million reached via social media each year, SEI’s network engages experienced solar professionals and the next generation renewable energy workforce on a global scale.
Panasonic’s high efficiency HIT®+ modules provide among the world’s lowest temperature coefficients and degradation rates, and are engineered to perform at peak efficiency for decades. Offering a portfolio to fit a wide variety roof sizes and shapes, Panasonic modules provide homes with the key components of a solar system: energy savings and long-term performance in a simple, streamlined design. The modules are backed by Panasonic’s century of stability, including Panasonic’s comprehensive TripleGuard warranty which covers performance, parts and labor for 25 years.
“Panasonic recognizes that the key to solar power adoption is through education, so that customers understand their solar energy options and the process around an installation, said Mukesh Sethi, general manager Panasonic Solar Group. “We are proud to support SEI in training the industry workforce to help forward-thinking businesses, government agencies, and homeowners make the decision to go solar; and look forward to reaching new audiences together in building an eco-responsible planet and better world.”
“SEI is so grateful for the sponsorship from Panasonic,” said Christopher Turek, SEI director of marketing and communications. “More than 70,000 students worldwide have looked to SEI as a resource to begin or advance their solar careers. As students progress through our class sessions and into the field, we hope that Panasonic products continue to be a part of their careers.”
Industry Sponsors are empowering SEI to make an impact on creating a skilled, safe renewable energy workforce. To join us contact SEI’s development director, Marla Korpar, at [email protected]. SEI’s full training schedule can be found online: www.solarenergy.org. To learn more about Panasonic solar products visit: na.pansonic.com/us/solar
About Solar Energy International (SEI) – SEI was founded in 1991 as a nonprofit educational organization with the mission to provide industry-leading technical training and expertise in renewable energy to empower people, communities and businesses worldwide. SEI envisions a world powered by renewable energy.
About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Newark, NJ-based Panasonic Corporation of North America is committed to creating a better life and a better world by enabling its business-to-business customers through innovations in Sustainable Energy, Immersive Entertainment, Integrated Supply Chains and Mobility Solutions. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation. One of Interbrand’s Top 100 Best Global Brands of 2018, Panasonic is a leading technology partner and integrator to businesses, government agencies and consumers across the region. Learn more about Panasonic’s ideas and innovations at www.na.panasonic.com/us and @PanasonicUSA on all social media channels.
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Media contact:
Yessica Castillo, National Marketing Manager, Solar & Storage Division
Panasonic Life Solutions Company of America
[email protected] I 201-392-4193
Christopher Turek, Director of Marketing & Communications
Solar Energy International
39845 Mathews Lane
Paonia, CO 81428
[email protected] | 970-527-7657 x115
