SEI Workshops
AEE Solar offers 5-day workshops thru Solar Energy International (SEI). All trainings offer valuable hands-on experience from the top instructors in the industry. Completing a 5-day workshop through SEI will fulfill the education requirement for NABCEP and enable you to sit for the Entry Level Exam wherever offered. Please see here for a road map of solar training by SEI.
SEI Trainings in Oregon
Below are two SEI trainings in Portland, OR that provide a great opportunity to take both PV101 and PV202 in successive weeks! You can register for either one separately though completion of PV101 or the equivalent is a prerequisite to taking PV202. These two in-person workshops consists of 5 days of classroom lecture with special speakers and tours. Details and registration links below, and you can also download this flyer with complete information (600k PDF).
Solar Electric Fundamentals and Grid-Direct Design (PV101)
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- July 26-30, 2010, 9 AM - 5 PM each day • REGISTRATION CLOSED
Portland, ORCost: $995
Location: Red Lion Hotel Portland-Convention Center, Fremont Room
1021 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232
Direct: 503-820-4160Hotel info: If you would like to stay at the Red Lion Hotel for this event, make your reservation by calling (800) 343-1822. Be sure to ask for the "AEE Solar Seminar" group rate. These special rates, from Sunday July 25 - Thursday August 8, are $109.00 + 12% tax. Parking at the hotel for this event is free.
Grid-Direct Solar Electric Systems and Code Criteria (PV202)
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Cost: $995
Location: Red Lion Hotel Portland-Convention Center, Fremont Room
1021 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232
Direct: 503-820-4160Hotel info: If you would like to stay at the Red Lion Hotel for this event, make your reservation by calling (800) 343-1822. Be sure to ask for the "AEE Solar Seminar" group rate. These special rates, from Sunday July 25 - Thursday August 8, are $109.00 + 12% tax. Parking at the hotel for this event is free.
Additional SEI Hands-On Workshops
Wind, Micro-Hydro, Solar Water Pumping and Sustainable Building
Learn to properly design and install wind generators, micro-hydro electrical turbines, solar water pumping systems; and construct energy efficient homes and buildings. These trainings are offered directly through SEI and are open to all.
For more information on the above classes and many more industry-leading renewable energy trainings offered by SEI, please visit the SEI site or contact them directly:
Solar Energy International
PO Box 715
Carbondale, CO 81623
phone: (970) 963-8855
fax: (970) 963-8866