SEI’s Latin America Business Development Director shares in a discussion on Building the Workforce of the Future

How can we build the robust, resilient workforce necessary for a regenerative future? Matthew Harris, SEI’s Latin America Business Development Director, shares in a discussion on Building the Workforce of the Future. Play the video above to learn how SEI is approaching the demand for solar workers, if we are on track with ...

By |2021-12-20T13:45:11-07:00December 20th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on SEI’s Latin America Business Development Director shares in a discussion on Building the Workforce of the Future

Highlighting Diversity; The Words and Stories We Choose – Kelsey Misbrener

Kelsey Misbrener is senior editor at Solar Power World magazine, the premier media outlet for the U.S. solar market. She gets excited about all things solar policy and also enjoys covering the inverter and software beats for SPW. She has a degree in magazine journalism from Kent State University and is passionate about ...

By |2021-11-18T16:27:57-07:00November 18th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on Highlighting Diversity; The Words and Stories We Choose – Kelsey Misbrener

Blue Planet Energy Upgrades Solar Training Curriculum

For nearly 30 years, Solar Energy International (SEI) has been dedicated to training the global solar energy workforce. Instrumental in SEI’s curriculum is a Blue Ion battery with a recently-upgraded monitoring system, donated by Blue Planet Energy, enabling new digital training possibilities for future solar workforces. Blue Planet Energy’s Blue Ion battery is SEI’s ...

By |2021-11-18T14:26:43-07:00November 18th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on Blue Planet Energy Upgrades Solar Training Curriculum

SEI’s Executive Director participates in PV Magazine Roundtables USA discussion

SEI’s Executive Director, Elizabeth Sanderson, recently took part in PV Magazine’s #RTUSA21 where she discussed what solar needs to expand, including the necessity for a diverse, inclusive and equitable workforce and creating better partnerships to facilitate job placement. Watch now!

By |2021-11-23T08:55:28-07:00November 16th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on SEI’s Executive Director participates in PV Magazine Roundtables USA discussion

How Far Have We Really Gotten With Alternative Energy?

There’s a lot of hype and confusion about carbon-free energy sources. This Wall Street Journal article looks at five of them: how much they produce, what they cost, and what obstacles they face. SEI's Executive Director, Elizabeth Sanderson, is briefly quoted in this extensive article. Note: you will need a WSJ subscription to access ...

By |2021-11-23T09:12:42-07:00November 10th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on How Far Have We Really Gotten With Alternative Energy?

Nextracker and Solar Energy International announce global scholarship to bring more women into solar

Nextracker and Solar Energy International (SEI) have announced their partnership to launch Half the Sun, a global scholarship program to support more women in joining the solar workforce. Women continue to be severely underrepresented in the solar industry, despite overwhelming agreement that a diverse workplace makes smart business sense. According the International Renewable Energy ...

By |2021-11-19T10:01:36-07:00August 19th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on Nextracker and Solar Energy International announce global scholarship to bring more women into solar

Matthew Harris – Solar Energy International (SEI) Educational Programs in Latin America

Matthew harris first began his renewable energy journey in 1999 as a student of Solar Energy International (SEI) where he has also worked since 2004. Matthew holds a bachelor’s of science in architecture with a focus on restorative and resilient buildings. Matthew believes that the story of place is a key component to ...

By |2021-11-18T14:42:55-07:00July 27th, 2021|Categories: Programa Hispano|Tags: |Comments Off on Matthew Harris – Solar Energy International (SEI) Educational Programs in Latin America

Solar Energy International helps two rural Colorado communities kickstart solar development

The Town of Nederland, located in Boulder County, and the entirety of Garfield County will implement holistic solar market development programs in their communities. Solar Forward provides the framework and materials for these programs, as well as a technical advisor to help community partners with implementation. The holistic approach includes tools to launch a ...

By |2021-11-19T09:51:47-07:00February 25th, 2021|Categories: Solar Forward|Tags: |Comments Off on Solar Energy International helps two rural Colorado communities kickstart solar development

Solar Energy International expanding online solar training during pandemic

Solar training organization Solar Energy International is postponing all in-person training that was scheduled for March through May, but will have an expanded focus and training options through the SEI Online Campus during that time. “We wanted to reach out to all of our students, alumni, employers and supporters to let you know SEI ...

By |2021-11-19T09:43:30-07:00March 21st, 2020|Categories: Solar Training (Electric)|Tags: |Comments Off on Solar Energy International expanding online solar training during pandemic

Solar Energy International (SEI) recognized by Clinton Foundation for Solar Workforce Training in Latin America

Puerto Rico, February 19, 2020 - Solar Energy International (SEI) was recognized as an exemplary commitment maker by Secretary Hillary Clinton during the Clinton Foundation CGI Action Network on Post-Disaster Recovery event in Puerto Rico. Matthew Harris, SEI’s Spanish Program Business Development Director, represented SEI’s partnership with Bosque Modelo on the Work-Based Training for Women ...

By |2021-11-17T11:57:28-07:00February 19th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |Comments Off on Solar Energy International (SEI) recognized by Clinton Foundation for Solar Workforce Training in Latin America