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Solar Course

What will I learn?

Unlock the potential of solar energy with our comprehensive Solar Course, designed for professionals keen to excel in the field here in Namibia. Dive into the intricacies of solar panel selection, mastering efficiency, types, and wattage. Understand energy consumption and solar potential, including peak sun hours relevant to Namibian locations. Explore installation considerations like orientation, shading (considering the strong Namibian sun), and roof space. Learn about system components, sizing, and calculations, and prepare detailed feasibility reports suitable for Namibian projects. Elevate your expertise with practical, high-quality insights relevant to the Namibian context.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Master solar panel selection: efficiency, types, and wattage.

Calculate solar potential and understand energy consumption, with specific reference to Namibian data.

Optimise installation: orientation, shading (particularly important in Namibia), and roof space.

Design solar systems: components, sizing, and calculations.

Prepare detailed feasibility and system reports for Namibian contexts.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.