About
Founded in 1991, Solar Energy International is a ngo headquartered in Paonia, United States specializing in Solar.
Solar Energy International (SEI) is a nonprofit educational institution founded in 1991 with a mission to provide industry-leading technical training and expertise in solar energy to empower people, communities, and businesses worldwide. Based in Paonia, Colorado, SEI operates training facilities across multiple continents including Costa Rica and Oman. The organization has trained over 150,000 people in 100 countries. SEI offers comprehensive curriculum covering residential and commercial photovoltaic systems, battery-based systems, operations and maintenance, and solar business and technical sales. The organization is guided by core values of educating, engaging, and empowering through a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. SEI is an IREC-certified training provider and registered NABCEP provider, with training counting toward NABCEP certification and recertification requirements. The organization also backs renewable energy projects, including landfill gas capture initiatives, and operates the Johnny Weiss Solar Energy For All Initiative to expand solar education access in underserved communities.
Headquarters
Paonia, United States
Founded
1991
Company Type
NGO
Business Models
Value Chain
Industry Memberships
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Products
Residential & Commercial PV Systems Certificate
Solar Business & Technical Sales Certificate
International & Developing World Applications Certificate
Introduction to O&M for Large-Scale PV Systems
NABCEP PV Associate Exam Prep
Corporate Training Solutions
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
IREC Certified Training Provider
NABCEP PV Associates Exam Provider
Approved and Regulated by Colorado Department of Higher Education
GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency
SEIA DEIJ Bronze Certification