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Founded in 1980, The Philadelphia Solar Energy Association (PSEA) is a volunteer-based, member-supported nonprofit whose goal is to promote the rapid adoption of solar energy across the state. Since 1993, PSEA has sponsored the Jr. Solar Sprint, in which middle school students design, build and ultimately race their model solar-powered cars. This program has inspired many young people to pursue careers in math, engineering, and science, and to tackle our mounting environmental challenges. PSEA is currently developing a 5th and 6th-grade solar energy curriculum and has also played a key role in the development of clean energy policies in Pennsylvania, in order to accelerate the adoption of solar energy to reduce our carbon footprint, improve resilience and energy security, and to increase our energy independence.
