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SEI Newsletter Issue 42 - June 2006

June 15, 2006

PV Industry Week

SEI's upcoming PV Industry Week promises to be an exciting workshop. Representatives from manufacturers, distributors, installers, and researchers will make presentations. Industry representatives will provide technical training on their specific products and services. You can also earn NABCEP continuing education credits.

Anyone interested in working in the PV field will be sure to gain a lot from this informative week. (Note: To register you must have attended SEI's PV Design & Installation workshop or have permission from SEI's instructional staff).

PV Industry Week - Carbondale, CO July 31 - August 1

PV Project Kicks Off World Cup

As Germany took the first victory last week in the opening game of the World Cup, one of Germany's own solar photovoltaic companies kicked off completion of a new solar photovoltaic (PV) project lining the upper levels of the stadium where teams will compete over the next few weeks. The Nuremberg Stadium system, which is currently the largest of its kind on the roof of a World Cup stadium, will be supplying up to 140 kilowatts (kW) of solar power into Nuremberg's power supply network.

Click here to read the entire article on RenewableEnergyAccess.com

Natural Building in NY

SEI is expanding our Natural Building educational program and offering a week-long workshop in High Falls, New York. Architects, builders, homeowners and students will gain an excellent introduction to the art and science of natural building materials, techniques, and design considerations, while also giving participants the opportunity to get their hands on straw bale, adobe, pressed block, cob, natural plasters and more.

Designing and Building Natural Homes
High Falls, NY -- August 7 - 11

World's Largest PV Plant

Construction of the world's largest solar energy plant started on Tuesday in Portugal's southern Alentejo region.

General Electric will invest US$75 million to build the 150 acre photovoltaic power plant which will produce 11 megawatts of electricity, or enough to supply 8,000 homes. Powerlight Corporation will operate and maintain the plant which is expected to be ready in January 2007 and will have 52,000 photovoltaic modules.

Click here for more information.

Upcoming RE events

Be sure not miss these exciting renewable events coming up this summer:

Midwest Renewable Energy Fair - June 23 - 25, Custer, WI
The 17th annual Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair held at the ReNew the Earth Institute, MREA’s educational facility.

Solar 2006 - July 7 - 13, Denver, CO
The American Solar Energy Society's annual conference. SEI will be offering two pre-conference workshops, Utility Interactive Photovoltaics, July 6 - 9, and Renewable Energy for the Developing World, July 8.

Building with Spirit 2006!, August 2 - 6, Bath, NY
A regional Natural Building Colloquium

Your Generosity Ensures our Success!

SEI would like to welcome our new members! As a membership-based non-profit, SEI's members are the heart of our organization and allow us to continue our educational programs. SEI Staff are passionate about the work that we do and membership dues help sustain our renewable energy endeavors.

Please join us! Membership benefits include (depending on membership level) a one year subscription to either Home Power magazine or E magazine, the Renewable Energy Handbook for Homeowners, an organic cotton/hemp SEI t-shirt, a SEI bumpersticker, and more!

Click here for details on how to become an SEI member.

To all SEI members . . . SEI sends thanks!