Green Solar Academy: Starter & Intermediate Courses (Sunrise)

• Duration: 2 days
• Qualification: Certificate (Accredited)

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

Career Opportunities

Solar Installation and Maintenance

• Solar PV Installer: Install residential and commercial solar panels and related systems.
• Solar Maintenance Technician: Perform routine maintenance and repairs on solar energy systems to ensure optimal performance.

System Design and Engineering

• Solar System Designer: Design customized solar energy solutions for homes, businesses, or industrial projects.
• Solar Energy Consultant: Assess client needs and recommend suitable solar solutions.

Sales and Business Development

• Solar Sales Representative: Sell solar energy products and services, guiding clients through system options and financing solutions.
• Business Development Manager: Identify and develop new business opportunities in the solar industry.

Entrepreneurship

• Solar Business Owner: Start a solar installation, maintenance, or consulting business.
• Renewable Energy Distributor: Provide solar products like panels, inverters, and batteries to retailers or installation companies.

Energy Auditing and Consulting

• Energy Auditor: Analyze energy consumption and recommend solar installations to improve energy efficiency.
• Renewable Energy Consultant: Help clients transition to solar energy by providing expertise on system selection, installation, and compliance.

Project Management

• Solar Project Manager: Oversee solar energy projects from design and procurement to installation and commissioning.
• Site Supervisor: Manage on-site teams during solar installation projects.

Environmental Advocacy and Policy

• Renewable Energy Advocate: Promote solar energy adoption and educate communities about its benefits.
• Policy Advisor: Work with government agencies or NGOs to create policies supporting solar energy and sustainability.

Renewable Energy Technician

• Battery and Storage Specialist: Install and maintain solar energy storage systems, such as lithium-ion batteries.
• Hybrid System Technician: Work on integrating solar with other renewable or backup power sources.

Education and Training

• Solar Trainer: Teach entry-level solar courses at institutions or training academies.
• Community Educator: Raise awareness about solar energy and its benefits to local communities.

International Opportunities

• Solar Expert for NGOs: Work with international organizations on renewable energy projects in underserved regions.
• Global Renewable Energy Specialist: Participate in large-scale solar energy projects worldwide.

Further Specialization

• Solar Thermal Installer: Work with solar water heating systems, an extension of PV expertise.
• Solar Energy Analyst: Perform data analysis to improve the performance of solar installations.

This course positions graduates to enter the solar energy industry with a solid foundation, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the renewable energy transition while building a rewarding career in an environmentally sustainable field.