THE SOLAR ACADEMY
Approximately 13 years ago, the Solar Academy was established in response to reports and firsthand accounts highlighting issues with solar Photovoltaic (PV) design, sizing, and installation, as well as a lack of accessible information for the public. In 2012, the inaugural group of 41 trainees successfully completed the T1&T2 training, marking the beginning of a series of subsequent trainings. Since then, the Solar Academy has consistently trained at least two cohorts per year. Its primary objective is to train solar PV professionals and experts and with its pool of about 10 trainers and facilitators, it is a leading institution in solar PV training.
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SHORT PROFESSIONAL COURSE IN SOLAR PV SYSTEMS DESIGN, SIZING, INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE- JUNE 2024
The Department of Physics in conjunction with Solar Energy Research Group invites applications for T1 &T2 training in solar photovoltaic design, installation, maintenance and commissioning scheduled for June, 2024. QUALIFICATIONS At least a High School certificate. Extra professional or academic certificates and or field experience are not compulsory for admission.
SCOPE
The training will cover among others:
• Basics of solar PV electricity,
• Solar PV components (panels, batteries, charge controllers, inverters),
• Solar PV appliances (lights, refrigerators, tv, radio), solar water pumping,
• Site survey and solar system sizing,
• Installation and maintenance,
• Solar PV applications
TRAINING
The training will be physical at the Department of Physics, Chiromo Campus, University of Nairobi.
TARGET GROUPS
The training is ideal for groups or individuals from government, public or private institutions, electricians, technicians, teachers, technical institute tutors, NGO’s outreach personnel & solar PV retailers and others.
For further Enquiries: Contact Chairman, Department of Physics, Chiromo Campus,
Tel 020-4914119, email: physics@uonbi.ac.ke, or The training coordinator on telephone
+254722838140, Email: swaita@uonbi.ac.ke or solaracademy2012@gmail.com