Luis Fernando Mulcue Nieto is a Physics Engineer, Master in Physics, Master in Solar Energy, Ph.D. in Physics, and Ph.D. in Engineering - BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaics). After studying on 3 continents and graduating with honors, he published scientific articles in international journals on solar energy. Luis Fernando was recognized by the Institute for the ...
Kienan Maxfield has been working in solar design, troubleshooting, and installation since he was 18. He began to focus on the off-grid sector in 2011 and ever since, he has lived in an off-grid lodge in the middle of nowhere, powered by solar and wind. All of his water comes from a solar direct well ...
Carol Weis works as a solar electric instructor and consultant in the US and internationally - working on projects in countries such as Haiti, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Sudan, Ecuador, Mexico, Nicaragua, India, Fiji, Nepal, and Pakistan. She also works part-time developing solar training curriculum for organizations such as We Share Solar, OutBack Power, We Care Solar, Solar Electric ...
Thomas Honey is a U.S. Navy veteran with over 30 years’ experience in the fields of electrical & electronic technology. He founded Honey Electric Solar, Inc. (HES) in 1994, where under his guidance HES professionally installed and maintained hundreds of Solar Hot Water, Solar Pool Heating, and Photovoltaics systems in PA, NC, and VA. Currently, ...
Roger is a member of SEI's PV Curriculum Development Team and a workshop Instructor. He has had a long-time passion for solar energy - beginning with Mom's clothesline back in the 70's. Since 2002, after a summer of workshops and some hands-on work with SEI, Roger has worked full-time in the PV industry, predominantly in ...
Will began working in the renewable energy industry in 2005 for a small East Coast integrator. After starting as an installer, he worked in sales, design, and project management, and he eventually became the Director of Operations for the East Coast. In 2016, he joined the curriculum team at Solar Energy International (SEI), where he ...
Laura Conchelos is a Canadian transplant who found her way to SEI through New Hampshire, Antarctica and New Mexico. Needing a break from doing construction for the United States Antarctic Program and being interested in renewable energy, a coworker introduced her to SEI. Since taking their classes, she has worked as an installer for a ...
Garrison Riegel began installing solar systems in 2005 while completing an internship requirement for a degree in Environmental Studies. This first experience with harvesting the sun’s energy sparked an interest that has resulted in a career in renewable and distributed generation. Garrison has worked primarily in the Chicago area where he has designed and installed ...
Brad Burkhartzmeyer is an experienced solar system designer, installer, and Solar Energy International alumnus. He founded Sun's Eye Power Company--a solar energy and electrical contracting company--in 1993. Brad is a North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)Certified Solar PV Installer who has spearheaded efforts to bring solar lighting to a women's college in India ...
Karo’s experience in the PV industry, dating back to 2009, combines hands-on system installation, design, inspection, commissioning and troubleshooting with a passion for technical training and curriculum development. Karo advocates for increasing worker safety by fostering their understanding of PV systems. Karo has been a curriculum developer and technical trainer for Solar Energy International since ...