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The Department of Physics being part of the ESDA consortium wishes to advertise for applications for T3 training in solar photovoltaic design, installation, maintenance and commissioning for the August Training series.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have done T1 &T2 training (please attach training certificate with application). At least a Diploma in Electrical or its equivalent. At least a diploma in another scientific field but with a Physical Science background can be considered.
SCOPE
The training will cover:
• C&I System design.
• PV plant performance.
• PV array & Inverter matching
• System protection and safety
• DC and AC cable
• Site assessment & planning for commercial rooftop & MW scale PV power projects
• Array layout design preparation
• Loss, Energy Yield & Performance Ratio estimation, Financial Analysis & Project Bankability,
• Solar PV Design for Commercial rooftop and MW PV plants using Design Software
• System monitoring and evaluation.
• Grid and Hybrid system Best Practices.
• Minigrid regulations
•.Net metering
THE TRAINING
The training will be physical at the Department of Physics, Chiromo Campus, University of Nairobi, about 2 km from Nairobi town centre and off Riverside drive, on the way to westlands.
TARGET GROUPS
Advanced Design Course: The training targets PV engineers, Project Managers, Solar EPC Contractors, Solar Industry professionals, PV system designers or anyone else involved with designing/ implementing grid connected PV systems.
DURATION AND COST
The training will be from 17th August, 2026– 21st August, 2026 full time, 8 am-5 pm. The tuition cost is KShs.59,000/- per person for Kenyans or USD 710 for non- Kenyans (inclusive of application fee). Participants are expected to arrange for their own accommodation near the training venue as well as health cover during the period
HOW TO APPLY:
Application forms are available online at https://solar-academy-uon.co.ke/ or http://physics.uonbi.ac.ke/. A non-refundable application fee of KShs. 1000/- (or USD 20 for non Kenyans) is charged and together with the training fees are payable to: UoN Research Grants Account, Kenya Commercial Bank, University way Branch Account No. 1104657112. Cheques are payable to: UoN Research Grants. Mpesa payment: paybill:522522, account: 1104657112. Duly completed application forms, CV, academic & professional certificates and bank deposit slip / bank response mpesa deposit message should be brought to the Department of Physics or can also be scanned and emailed to: solar-academy@uonbi.ac.ke with a copy to: solaracademy2012@gmail.com on or before 31st July, 2026. Due to the limited number of training opportunities, invitation shall be based on first come first served basis. For more information log into our website : https://solar-academy-uon.co.ke/ or Contact the 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