Solar Energy Industries Association

About

When solar energy was still a nascent technology in the early 1970s, a group of visionary pioneers recognized the transformative potential of capturing the sun's power on a large scale. In 1974, they established the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) in Washington, D.C., creating a unified voice for what was then a fledgling industry. Their founding mission was bold: to support the development and deployment of solar energy technologies that could reduce America's dependence on fossil fuels and create a more sustainable future. Over the past five decades, SEIA has grown from a small consortium of solar advocates into the nation's most influential solar and storage trade association, representing more than 1,200 member companies and 263,000 Americans working across the United States. The association has been instrumental in shaping federal and state policies, securing critical tax credits, and building the framework for solar to achieve 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. Through cutting-edge research, educational programs, advocacy efforts, and industry events, SEIA continues to lead the transformation to a clean energy economy while fighting for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power.