SEIA Webinars
Our webinars cover a variety of topics relevant to solar professionals, including state policy updates, federal tax issues, community engagement, and much more. Explore all of our webinars below. Archived copies of past webinars are available to SEIA members only. For a full list of upcoming webinars and in-person events, click here.
Completing the Feedback Loop: Linking Data, Operations and Maintenance, Manufacturers, and Insurance Markets
kWh Analytics, Sandia National Laboratories, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are partnering for an insightful webinar that delves into the challenges of analyzing unstructured text data from utility-scale solar systems' operations and maintenance (O&M) logs. Our Department of Energy-funded research has uncovered critical trends in failure-driving equipment and possible resolutions by applying cutting-edge natural language processing (NLP) techniques to over 87,000 O&M tickets from more than 900 U.S. solar systems.
The Latest on New Solar Trade Cases That Could Result in Additional Tariffs on Imported Cells and Modules
On April 24, petitions were filed with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission requesting the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) on solar cells and modules from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.Please join us for an overview of the AD/CVD investigation process and timeline, as well as key information alleged in the petitions and the timing of potential tariffs.Speakers:
Powering Success: Tools for Embedding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) into Registered Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships have long been recognized as a vital resource for workforce development, and registered apprenticeships can provide your company with a trained workforce while simultaneously creating opportunities for individuals from historically excluded groups. By embedding DEIA principles into your Registered Apprenticeship programs, your company can experience enhanced productivity, reduced turnover, and a competitive edge in the market.
Webinar Series: Auxin Solar Panel Utilization Briefing and Discussion
This series of three webinars is related to the Auxin Solar circumvention inquiries, involving imports of solar modules and cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, initiated in April 2022. Commerce issued its final affirmative circumvention determinations in August 2023, and established a certification regime for importers and exporters.
The Role of Net Metering In Securing Pennsylvania's Solar Future
Net energy metering provides a number of benefits to Pennsylvanians who have made the decision to install solar on their property. By providing a credit for the electricity their solar system produces, Pennsylvania’s net metering policy has supported the growth of solar across the Commonwealth for over a decade.But how does net metering impact utility customers who haven't adopted solar? We will explore the effect Pennsylvania’s net metering policies have on solar and non-solar owners alike.Speakers:
Member Webinar: Navigating Consumer Protection Issues in the Solar and Storage Industry
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is taking big steps to ensure that every solar installation is safe, reliable, and meets customer expectations.
Virtual Networking Event - Making Business Connections: Diverse Suppliers and Purchasers
Companies with diverse ownership operate across various sectors, including but not limited to the solar industry, encompassing manufacturers, project developers, installers, financiers, and service providers outside of the solar industry, such as DEI consultants and more. SEIA has introduced the Diverse Suppliers Database to bolster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) efforts across these sectors. This platform facilitates connections between buyers across the supply chain and diverse-owned businesses.
Virtual Networking Event: Apprenticeship & Workforce Development Power Hour Northeast
We invited solar and clean energy companies working across the Northeast to participate in our Virtual Networking Event: Apprenticeship & Workforce Power Hour Northeast to explore the registered apprenticeship space and meet virtually with Northeast based workforce partners that can support companies in joining an apprenticeship program, launching an employer-sponsored apprenticeship program, or expanding the candidate pool for apprenticeship programs and other career opportunities.
Implementing Successful Apprenticeship Programs to Comply with Inflation Reduction Act Requirements
Explore modern apprenticeship solutions with insights from industry experts, including a discussion with Chike Aguh, former Chief Innovation Officer at the U.S. Department of Labor. In this session, we’ll discuss the impact of apprenticeships on the solar industry and provide actionable strategies for developing an apprenticeship program that helps businesses benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Recruiting Military Talent through Solar Ready Vets Training Partnerships
SkillBridge training programs provide opportunities for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through career training prior to separation. Employers are invited to join us for a webinar hosted by Solar Energy Industries Association to learn more about these programs, featuring success stories from across the industry.Speakers: