Shine Bright
Solar essay contest winners
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About the Contest
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.

GRAND PRIZE WINNER —
Imani Laird
“I’m scared to live in a world where I never see Boston snow again”
– Letter to Elizabeth Warren
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The SI2 Fellowship provides a professional development opportunity for students seeking hands-on experience working on solar and storage policy research, policy analysis, and public education efforts, through the Solar and Storage Industries Institute and its sister organization, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).

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