Why Enstall Empowers Invests in People, Communities, and the Planet
The Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Enstall, Enstall Empowers, is committed to creating a world where clean energy and equal opportunities are available to all–to delivering solar, sooner. This commitment remains unwavering through both prosperous and challenging markets because at Enstall, we believe service isn’t peripheral—it’s foundational. When we support underserved communities, train emerging installers, or deliver STEM education, we’re not just giving back—we’re strategically investing in the solar sector’s long-term strength and growth.
Expanding access to solar, building talent pipelines, and growing solar awareness are the very building blocks of tomorrow’s market.
A Foundation for the Future
Growing the solar sector requires skilled, trained, and supported professionals who can install clean energy reliably and safely. Training has always been a major support area for Enstall Empowers.
Our partnership with Solar Energy International (SEI) exemplifies this philosophy. With more than 90,000 students trained across 150+ countries, SEI is one of the most effective forces shaping the global solar workforce. Enstall supports this mission not just financially, but with expertise and equipment.
Through brands like IronRidge and PanelClaw, we’ve donated cutting-edge mounting systems to SEI’s Colorado lab, ensuring students work with the same high-quality materials they’ll encounter on actual installations.
Our engineers and product experts have also contributed to SEI’s curriculum, translating real-world installation insights into education that’s grounded, practical, and built for the evolving demands of the jobsite.
Investing in Veterans, Empowering Communities
In 2023, Enstall helped SEI secure a $75,000 grant through the Blackstone Gives Back Challenge. These funds went to support SEI’s Solar Ready Veterans Program in the United States, which offers tuition assistance and hands-on training to help veterans build solar careers.
Matthew Peña, a Marine Corps Reservist, was among the first participants. Using his scholarship to complete SEI’s program, he now applies his skills in solar operations and maintenance while launching a nonprofit focused on bringing clean energy to underserved communities.
His story illustrates how strategic investment in training creates ripple effects that benefit entire communities and strengthen the solar industry from the ground up.
Building Tomorrow’s Workforce Today
Another example of this commitment to training is Enstall Empowers work with ROC van Twente – De Sumpel. ROC van Twente serves as the regional training center for vocational education and adult education in the Twente region of the Netherlands with approximately 18,500 students and 2,000 employees. Beginning last year, this collaboration integrates Esdec materials directly into their vocational training, creating a pipeline from classroom to certified professional.
This model illustrates how thoughtful investment in education creates immediate market benefits. By training skilled professionals at the vocational level, we’re not just preparing students for careers—we’re building the workforce that solar’s growth demands, reducing the time between opportunity and available talent.
Leading with Purpose in Uncertain Times
When margins tighten and projects stall, service and philanthropy might seem like secondary priorities. We see them as essential. Supporting education and community resilience isn’t a distraction—it’s core to building a solar sector that endures through all markets.
Every training session, donated system, and scholarship offered is an investment in the long game. It ensures installers will be ready to meet rising demand, builds trust in solar as a solution, and lays groundwork for markets that are more inclusive, resilient, and prepared for growth.
Enstall’s Enduring Commitment
Solar has always been about people—those who install, those who teach, and those who bring energy to places that have gone without.
At Enstall, we stand with those people through action, not just words. Enstall Empowers translates our commitment into long-term value for communities and the solar industry at large.
In challenging moments, we maintain that commitment. Not because it’s easy, but because we know that the path to a stronger future—for solar, for installers, and for the planet—starts with building it together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is Enstall Empowers?
Enstall Empowers is our global impact initiative that supports solar education, workforce development, and community electrification projects. It aligns our philanthropic efforts with the long-term growth of the solar sector.
Q2: How does supporting education and training benefit the solar industry?
By investing in installer training, STEM education, and solar literacy, we help build a stronger, more skilled workforce—creating demand for solar and ensuring that systems are installed safely and effectively.
Q3: Why does Enstall focus on global community projects like the one in Ethiopia?
These projects don’t just provide immediate energy access—they plant the seeds for long-term solar adoption in emerging markets, while strengthening awareness, trust, and local capacity in the industry.
Q4: Is Enstall planning to expand its service initiatives?
Yes. We’re committed to growing our impact efforts, especially in education and workforce development—ensuring the solar transition is inclusive, global, and sustainable.