Solar Industry
GREEN Solar Academy and Sunergy Adapt PV Training for Zimbabwe
You Spoke, We Listened… We heard your feedback and have responded by breaking down our solar training course into four modules: PV Solar Basics, the online PV Off-grid Technician, the practical PV Mounter, and Off-grid Designer. These new modular courses will allow you to learn at your own pace and focus on the areas that…
Read MoreGREEN Solar Academy Launches 2023 Solar Training Courses to Help Meet Zimbabwe’s Renewable Energy Goals
GREEN Solar Academy is thrilled to announce its solar training courses in Zimbabwe in 2023. With the increasing demand for solar energy, the academy has designed courses to equip individuals with knowledge and skills in solar energy systems. The courses have been tailored to provide practical skills to both beginners and professionals in the industry.…
Read MoreDonating used Lithium-ion batteries to Africa? Clear rules urgently needed
Source: https://www.oeko.de/en/press/archive-press-releases/press-detail/2022/donating-used-lithium-ion-batteries-to-africa-clear-rules-urgently-needed 20.06.2022 Establish guidelines for battery export The export of used lithium-ion batteries for second-life applications from Europe to Africa must follow clear rules and be better controlled. This is what Researchers and environmentalists from Oeko-Institut (Germany), PAN-Ethiopia (Ethiopia), the Centre for Sustainable Cycles (Ghana), the Center for Justice Governance and Environmental Action…
Read MoreResilient Rural Electrification: How much energy is enough?
13/06/2022 Source: https://sun-connect.org/resilient-rural-electrification-how-much-energy-is-enough/ © Stewart Craine The 21st century will see, and is seeing, a decentralization of traditional electricity networks, at the same time as a decarbonizing of power generation to reduce CO2 emissions that are causing potentially catastrophic climate change. At the same time, those who have not been served by 20th century power infrastructure should not…
Read MoreTransforming Africa: Just & Equitable Energy Transition
June 3, 2022 Source: https://www.africa.com/transforming-africa-just-equitable-energy-transition/ By Emily Karanja A global transition to lower-carbon energy sources is crucial for our species’ survival given the worsening effects of climate change. With many people increasingly advocating for a rapid shift from an energy system dependent on fossil fuels, questions on how to make this transition arise – one that…
Read MoreTime-saving modular PV training courses are back for 2022
GREEN Solar Academy is bringing back the excellent SuperSolarSchool training course content through the second half of 2022, delivered in three progressive, focused courses that are spread over five months. With the challenges of taking a week away from work on one of the most intensive training courses available in Africa, these courses offer more…
Read MoreIn South Africa, a grid-connected microgrid is a breakthrough for renewable energy
JAROSLAW KACZYNSKI APRIL 2, 2022 The grid linkage of a big solar PV facility and battery system has been approved by the Ekurhuleni Municipality. This is a turning point in South Africa’s renewable energy projects. One of South Africa’s largest microgrids will be formed by a solar PV combined with a lithium-ion battery system. A C&I customer…
Read MoreAfrica can adopt renewable energy on a massive scale and save billions along the way
© Kenneth Engblom Africa’s energy future at a crossroad When it comes to building the future of energy in Africa, the decisions facing the continent’s leaders today are nothing less than of historical importance. More than anything else, energy systems are the very fabric of business and society. Countries across Africa want to make good…
Read MoreNovember SuperSolarSchool in Harare
The internationally accredited solar installation training course is now offered in Zimbabwe. The GREENSolar-accredited trainers, Steve (from JVS Projects), and Francis and Dave (from Sunergy), enjoyed holding the first SuperSolarSchool in Harare on the 22-26 November 2021. The participants experienced a broad range of solar technology concepts and theory, along with practical training in the…
Read MoreUpcoming SuperSolarSchool training course
November 22-27 2021 Book early for our early-bird discount! The SuperSolarSchool training programme by GREEN Solar Academy combines the Sunrise (Mambakwedza) and Technican’s courses into a five day course to bring participants a comprehensive introduction to advanced solar concepts and technologies. Along with a supportive Alumni network and access to premium suppliers, there’s no better…
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