Since 1954
The power of community
Since 1954
The power of community
Please support ASES’ programs by donating, joining, or renewing your membership. Interested in learning more or contributing to the content of our webinar series? Join the discussion in the ASES Online Community!
The ASES Webinar series will vary from technical content to everyday information pertaining to solar and renewable energy and ASES Programs, like content from the National Solar Conference and the National Solar Tour!
ASES webinars will continue to be free, but we will periodically offer paid workshops for our community.
The Solar Learner: Understanding How Different People Learn About Renewable Energy
Education Division Webinar
Friday, July 17, 2026, 12 pm MT
After teaching thousands of students and professionals over the past 15 years, Jay Warmke has noticed something important: there is no single path to learning about solar energy. In this engaging conversation, Jay will discuss the different types of learners he has encountered, the teaching approaches that work best, and the challenges and opportunities of communicating renewable energy concepts to diverse audiences. Join us for a lively discussion on education, outreach, and what it takes to inspire the next generation of clean energy advocates.
About the Speaker:
For the past 15 years, Jay Warmke has been writing renewable energy textbooks, teaching solar, wind and renewable energy at various colleges across the Midwest, and providing consulting and online training to the industry at solarPVtraining.com, he also hosts a number of podcasts including, Solar News Weekly (sponsored by ASES), Solar Noon Tuesdays (a weekly deep dive on solar topics) and When the BioMass hits the Wind Turbine (syndicated through the Pacifica Radio Network and co-hosted by his wife Annie).
Jay and Annie live at Blue Rock Station (www.bluerockstation.com), a sustainable living center that features the first Earthship (a 2,200 sq ft passive solar home constructed out of tires and garbage) built east of the Mississippi, many straw bale buildings, a plastic bottle greenhouse, a solar shower, gardens, milk goats, lots of summer interns, and way too many cats. In the years since establishing Blue Rock Station, more than 40,000 people have wandered through their living rooms – drawn by the vision of a truly sustainable lifestyle.
Next-Generation Solar Manufacturing: Perovskite Solar Cells, High-Speed Printing, and the Solar District Cup
Sustainability Division Webinar
Friday, July 24 at 10am MT
The future of solar energy depends on both technological innovation and workforce development. In this webinar, Dr. Dawen Li will present research on rapid UV-LED photonic annealing techniques that enable faster fabrication of high-performance perovskite solar cells, supporting the transition to large-scale manufacturing through high-speed printing. Dr. Li will also provide an overview of the DOE Solar District Cup and share insights from mentoring award-winning student teams, demonstrating how academic research and hands-on learning are helping shape the future of the solar industry.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Dawen Li is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alabama. Dr. Li received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in 2006. During his Ph.D. study, Dr. Li had intern experience at Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies in 2004. From 2006 to 2008 he was a post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Dr. Li joined the University of Alabama in 2008. He is a recipient of NSF CAREER award. Dr. Li’s current research focuses on perovskite-based photovoltaics and high-speed printing.
Quarterly PV Division Webinar on Wednesdays at 4pm MT
Aug 5, 2026 04:00 PM
Nov 4, 2026 04:00 PM
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Women Hands-On Photovoltaic (PV) Workshop
June 19-22, 2026 | In-Person | Boulder, CO
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SOLAR 2026, ASES 55th Annual National Solar Conference
October 19-21, 2026 | In-Person | Austin, TX
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ASES National Solar Tour
October 2-4, 2026 | In-Person & Virtually Across the U.S.
Attend or Host a Tour In Your Community
Solar Oregon Events (ASES State Chapter)
Founded in 1979, Solar Oregon is a member-based nonprofit that grew from grassroots efforts to support clean and renewable energy. These community-based groups shared their knowledge and galvanized their communities to overcome the barriers to going solar, and we are continuing this work today. Solar Oregon has encouraged solar and storage adoption throughout Oregon for over 45 years by demonstrating the power of solar energy, offering workshops, leading tours, advocating for pro-solar policies, and helping thousands of people navigate the installation process.
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association’s BuildingEnergy Pro Tours (ASES Chapter)
BuildingEnergy Pro Tours are accredited tours of high performance buildings across the Northeast. They allow members of our community to learn about all aspects of cutting edge projects, from design strategies and materials selection to construction techniques and energy systems.
Green Home Institute
Green Home Institute offers many free educational videos and home tours to help you improve your new construction or existing home’s energy savings and sustainability. Go here to see all our videos available and sort by what you are looking for
Illinois Solar Education Association Webinars (ASES State Chapter)
The ISEA Events Calendar provides information about events, courses, conferences, and workshops offered by the ISEA as well as other organizations related to solar, wind, and other forms of renewable energy.
North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association Webinar Series (ASES State Chapter)
NCSEA is offering a monthly webinar series featuring varying topics in clean energy.
SEI: Learn the Basics of Renewables
Whether you are new to the solar industry, looking to make a career change, or just wanting to learn more about renewable energy, Solar Energy International’s FREE Introduction to Renewable Energy (RE100) course is the perfect place to start. Sign up anytime and learn at your own pace!
HeatSpring Certifications & Training
HeatSpring offers certification and training for professionals in clean technologies like solar and heat pumps. Their online courses are in-depth, challenging, and transformative. They provide professionals with the knowledge and real-world skills they need to continue making a positive change in the world. They do this by working with industry experts to develop and teach top-notch curricula, continuously updating their online platform to make learning and teaching convenient and intuitive, and forging long-lasting relationships with leading companies and people in the clean energy and sustainability spheres to connect with the best students and experts.