THE NEED FOR BETTER ENERGY SOLUTIONS IS REAL.

Access to clean, reliable energy on Tribal Lands can support climate resilience strategies and inspire a new generation of Native Americans in the renewable energy workforce.

Since 2002, TWP has worked on Tribal Lands in the United States to develop economically-viable, culturally-appropriate renewable energy solutions with local communities. Native People in the US often lack the economic means to improve community health outcomes and restore natural resources on their traditional homelands. Introducing Native youth to sustainable energy technology through our Solar Warriors Empowerment Training (SWET) encourages Native students to pursue STEM-based higher education and careers in solar technology, giving them the tools to lead Tribal communities into the future, while reducing dependency on fossil fuels.

We provide Native youth with opportunities to learn solar energy technology, through hands-on workshops presented through an Indigenous lens, that provide students with the tools to lead their Tribal communities into a more sustainable future.

Our Solar Warrior Empowerment Training (SWET) provides an engaging learning process through which Indigenous students can explore renewable energy systems and build confidence in their ability to contribute towards their communities' energy needs. The purpose of these workshops is to empower, educate & strengthen Tribal members through solar education while employing a social-emotional learning approach.

  • Provide Opportunity

    PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY

    For children in rural areas who have no electricity in their homes, solar energy can make it possible to focus on their education and pursue careers in STEM.

  • Create Livelihoods

    EMPOWER YOUTH

    SWET workshops empower, educate & strengthen Tribal youth through a social/emotional learning model.

  • A BETTER FUTURE

    Making people less energy dependent while providing more skills and green jobs creates a brighter future for all.

Powering resource-poor communities with the sun, wind, or with a nearby river gives local people the skills to participate in a 21st Century industry, and provides them an entry point into a world where affordable electricity is an attainable reality.

Help Indigenous youth participate in the transition to a renewable future, by supporting training in solar electricity, purchasing a solar suitcase for a Tribal school, sponsoring a renewable energy workshop, or visiting the Red Cloud Renewable Energy Center on one of our tours. Most importantly, help us spread the word about TWP!