Accelerating the transition to carbon-free electricity through clean energy research and analysis
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Why Solar and Storage?
About the
Institute
The Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2), is accelerating the transition to carbon-free electricity through clean energy research and analysis. The institute aims to use policy research, public education initiatives, and direct outreach to policymakers to explain the benefits of clean energy and develop pathways to widespread solar and storage use.
SI2 is the charitable and education arm of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and is a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Recent News
SI2 Heads to the White House
It was an honor to attend a White House convening on “Accelerating Clean Energy Through Meaningful Community Engagement” last Friday in Washington D.C. The White House brought together an impressive group of state officials, researchers, advocates, and industry representatives to
SI2 Receives DOE Award to Study Large-Scale Solar Land Use Challenges
WASHINGTON, DC —Yesterday, the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) received a $2.5 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to test and evaluate innovative community engagement practices used in large-scale solar project siting and permitting. SI2
As U.S. Eclipses 5 Million Solar Installations, SI2 Releases Automated Rooftop Permitting Model Policy
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) released model policy that encourages the adoption of automated rooftop solar permitting software. This release comes as the U.S. hits 5 million solar installations, over 97% of which are
Be a Champion for the
Solar and Storage Industry
Shine Bright:
Solar essay Contest Winners
The Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) is proud to announce the winners of its national solar essay contest for high school students.
The goal of this contest was to inspire the next generation of solar leaders to lend their voice to the future of renewable energy. Thank you to all of the students who submitted their thoughtful essays. Your participation is what helped make this contest a success.
