Africa‘s Premier Training
Institute for Solar Power

We specialise in solar photovoltaic short courses.
Over 4 500 engineers, electricians and technicians trust in our training.

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ABOUT OUR COURSES

Sunrise – 2 Days

The Sunrise course gives participants an introduction to electro-technical basics and the fundamentals of PV solar power, including functionality of PV systems and PV components. This course is the foundational step to pursuing a specialisation in PV systems in an advanced level course.

Target Audience
Everyone who is interested in taking their first steps in the PV industry:

  • Administration and marketing personnel in PV companies
  • Energy consultants
  • Marketing administration and management personnel in PV companies
  • Electrical engineers and architects
  • Technicians, electricians and installers
  • University students studying within the field

Main Topics

Day 1:

  • Introduction to solar components
  • Basics of solar electricity
  • Types of PV systems
  • What influences yield

Day 2:

  • PV system components and data sheets
  • Renewable energy situation (intro)
  • Different mounting systems
  • Economic efficiency
  • Career options and qualifications for PV installers

Prerequisites
None

Solar Power Designer Off-Grid – 3 Days

The focus of this 3-day advanced course is on the design and planning of off-grid PV systems (DC coupled), including step-by-step calculation exercises based on example systems from the site visit to quotation. Suitable for technicians, engineers and architects with basic PV knowledge.

3-Day training on the planning and sizing of PV off-grid systems (DC coupled)

Course objective (Applicability)
DGS Solar Power Designers are able to design, plan and quote for the installation of state-of-the-art PV off-grid systems

Entry Requirements
Participation in the Solar Power Sunrise Intermediate Course or entry exam focusing on the subjects of this course.

Outline
The DGS Solar Power Designer Course is targeting participants who have an engineering/technician background. The focus of this advanced course is on the design and planning of off-grid PV systems, including step-by-step calculation exercises based on example systems from the site visit to quotation. The professional team at GREEN Solar Academy provides the necessary knowledge to design, plan and prepare quotations for off-grid photovoltaic systems according to professional principles and quality certifications.

Main topics

  • PV basics recap
  • Basics of off-grid systems
  • Components of off-grid systems: PMW and MPPT charge controller, battery technology
  • Planning and design of DC-coupled off-grid systems
  • Preparation of quotations
  • Best practice examples
  • Commissioning and operation of PV plants
  • Fault finding and quality assurance

Participants
Technicians, engineers and architects with basic knowledge on PV technical and management principles gained e.g. in the Solar Power Sunrise Intermediate Course

eLearning – Own Pace

Our online courses have been developed with input from international product manufacturers as well as African solar experts to create content that is relevant to our climate and conditions, and feature an engaging blend of lectures, videos, podcasts, interactive exercises and self-assessments.

GREEN’s eLearning courses can be accessed on demand – you can start at any time, from anywhere, and finish at your own pace.

We offer two online courses:

Principles of PV Systems, which is FREE of charge, and is an incredible starter course for students of all ages and experience levels who want to learn more about PV Solar.

and

PV Off-Grid Technician, which costs 50 Euros, and gives you the skills to size, design, install and provide aftercare for an off-grid solar system according to your client’s unique energy requirements.

In both cases, you can work through the easy-to-follow narrated slides at your own pace and we’ve also included downloadable learning guides so that you can read about the topics in more detail to ensure that you fully understand the subject matter. This courses also include podcasts, which are great for learning on-the-go, videos, videos and interactive quizzes, plus a final exam where you can test yourself on what you’ve learned during the training.

Head on over to GREEN’s global website to learn more about our online courses in solar energy and to register.

FEEDBACK FROM OUR GRADUATES

Obest Hatuleke

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I have enjoyed the course, you have excellent facilitators, they delivered to beyond our expectations. We look forward to do more with your institution. Lovely course.

Thando Sikwila

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The course was an eye opener into the world of photovoltaic systems, a master class presented in a way this is easy to follow and understand. I would definitely recommend this to anyone serious about the photovoltaic industry.

Vincent Kundayi Chihwari

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This academy is brilliant, the way their courses are arranged is just good. Thumbs up to the trainers!

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    ACADEMY PARTNER

    Logos Industries was founded as an electrical distributor in Mozambique in 2003. Today, they are one of the biggest renewable energy companies in the area with 13 branches in seven African countries. Their services include sales, installation, operation & maintenance of solar products and projects.

    The company’s overall goal is to make an impact in Africa and promote local development through the right technical and logistic solutions. This goal was the motivation to add education to their activities and become a partner of the GREEN Solar Academy in 2020. Frangilio Nhanal, Project Manager at Logos, is the director of the GREEN Solar Academy Mozambique.