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SEIA’s Solar 101 Program is an all-inclusive introductory level course designed for solar energy professionals looking to access expert knowledge on specific solar energy and storage topics. As we expect unprecedented growth in the industry in the coming years, SEIA has designed this course to meet the educational needs of a new generation of workers in the solar and storage space.

This course is open to individuals for participation, including members and non-members of SEIA.

No. This course is available to members and non-members.

Yes! Students receive 75% off the registration rate. Please email solar101@seia.org if you are a student to receive your discount code.

Yes! Companies can recieve group discount. These discounts vary depending on the size of the group. You can redeem a group discount for groups of up to 5, 15, 24, or unlimited here. Please contact membership@seia.org for more information on group discounts.

Companies will pay a different rate depending on how many employees need access. These group rate discounts are availble for various sized groups: up to 5 employees, up to 15 employees, up to 24 employees, and unlimited employee access. Alternatively, individuals may register without the group rate here.

Yes! Solar 101’s Core Courses would be a great option for helping new employees learn the basics of solar energy and storage, as well as how a variety of policies and trade issues impact the industry.

Yes! This course will provide a comprehensive set of modules designed to cover all aspects of our industry.

Below is the list of lessons included within the Core Courses. Each of these lessons includes a 5-10 minute video presentation on the topic.

• Introduction to SEIA’s Solar 101
• Terminology
• Electricity 101
• U.S. Electric Grid: Tech Specs and Historical Overview
• U.S. Electricity Market Design
• Evolving Policy/Technical Issues in Grid Design and Regulation
• The Solar Resource and Photovoltaic Effect
• Residential Market
• Commercial Market
• Community Solar  Market
• Utility Scale Market
• General Trends 
• The Solar Industry and Climate Goals
• Challenges and Opportunities
• Federal Government and Solar: Introduction 
• Tax Policy: ITC & PTC Basics 
• Tax Policy: ITC Requirements and Adders
• State Regulatory Overview: PUCs/PSCs
• RPS/RECs
• Environmental Justice
• Expanding Solar Access
• Codes and Standards
• Brief History of Solar and International Trade 
• Overview of the U.S. Solar Supply Chain
• PV Recycling
• Overview of Existing Workforce and Future Needs

No. Our solar 101 program is not linear, which means you are able to select any lesson that you would like to complete without having to do others to access them.

Yes! Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate of participation. For example, upon completion of the Solar 101 Core Courses, participants will recieve a personalized certificate that includes their name, company, and date of completion. To download your certificate again after completion, go to My Account.

Yes! SEIA plans to develop additional content that offers more comprehensive information beyond the topics touched on in the Solar 101 Core Courses.

Members and nonmembers can sponsor content creation for Solar 101. Sponsors have the opportunity to provide content on relevant subject matter. This is $50,000 for members and $75,000 for nonmembers. Please contact membership@seia.org for more information.

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Yes! You can view all enrolled and completed courses on My Account. You can also download your certificates from completed courses on this page.