Best Solar Energy Courses Johannesburg Near Me

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Solar Energy on the Rise: Effective Way to Fight Load Shedding


The solar industry is one of the fastest growing industries in South Africa. At the moment, the interest in the technology is huge as it provides a cost-effective and easy way to become energy independent. In times of massive load shedding, companies suffer from frequent power cuts. Small enterprises and shops, especially, can benefit from solar energy generation and use it as a simple solution to back-up their offices.


Even before the power crisis, people started to discover the benefits of generating their own electricity and the increasing demand now offers various employment and business development opportunities. With our training courses, we create the perfect entry point for anyone who wants to join this new industry.


What is important when you are getting started with your business? Or when you are looking for a job in the solar industry? You want to pick up skills as effectively and quickly as possible.

The best method to get into a topic is to participate in a well-designed training course. Subject matter experts compile the most relevant knowledge for you, explain it in a way that is easy to understand and then monitor your learning progress in exercises and personal exchange. We offer a 5-day training course, the SuperSolarSchool, that provides you with exactly that. It offers an overview of all steps that are relevant for solar installations. You get solid knowledge of all those fields and have a basis to decide what you want to specialise in.


As a next step, you can do further qualifications. For planning and design we have the 3-day Solar Power Designer for Commercial PV Systems advanced course and a 1-day course focusing on designing 3D PV systems with the PV*SOL design software.

Following the approach of the German Solar Energy Society DGS, we started our trainings in South Africa in 2012 under the name of maxx-solar academy. Over time, we founded branches in neighbouring countries and improved the course programme with every training we offered.


What we have created is an academy that follows a unique approach. We are working closely with our trainers to develop our courses. The majority of them have their own PV companies so we can make sure that the trainings are 100% practice relevant. All training courses have a significant share of practical exercises and combine modern teaching methods with time-efficient learning.

To go even further, we have created Africa’s largest network of PV Installers. We keep in touch with our graduates via frequent meetings, and help them to connect with each other and important players in the industry.

PV Installations are not rocket science. Nevertheless, you should know what you are doing since you are dealing with electricity. From a business point of view, a solid knowledge base helps one to stand out from the masses. Our training courses equip you with the necessary skills and certification.

Our 5-day training course SuperSolarSchool is the official SAPVIA PV GreenCard preparation course. We are also nationally accredited by ECSA and SAIEE, the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers. You get 5 CPD points for attending the SuperSolarSchool. The course is also internationally accredited by the German Solar Energy Society DGS.

Our trainings are not only trusted by individuals and new businesses, but also municipalities and corporates who send their staff members to get trained and achieve official PV installer certification. For example, we developed a training course for the City of Tshwane to teach their own staff members and train their staff. We also offered a training for the youth, funded by the Social Development Fund, to introduce them to career opportunities in the solar branch.

The GREEN team also brings with it plenty of international experience gathered during training courses in Germany and other countries. They have realised training and projects in South America, Europe, Asia and Africa, many of which were executed on behalf of the German Solar Energy Society DGS. Most teaching focused on off-grid and back-up solar technology.

4worldlovers: Solartech was formed in 2006, its primary goal being the Reduction and Offsetting of “Green House Gas Emissions” into what has become a fragile atmosphere. With a systematic methodology in taking companies to Carbon Neutral, it became apparent that the methodical and consistent application of solar technology was essential, and thus Solartech Energy Technologies was created. Solartech was launched in response to a need for a focused and professional Solar Geyser and Heat Pump consultancy specialising in developing solutions in both the public and private sector. ​ Solartech Brand Partners are entrepreneurs that see the benefits of being part of a stable and growing concern. ​ The reality of dealing with hot water under pressure at elevated work spaces is in itself a complex task. Solartech have installed more than 8 000 residential Solar Geysers successfully since inception, we have made all the mistakes, and hopefully we can help each other fast track success together.


"With South Africa’s mostly year round sunny climate, the option of a solar geyser can provide sufficient hot water, regardless of weather conditions and water quality"


Solar geysers rely on the basic principle of using the energy from the sun to heat water. It has been estimated that by using one at home, water heating costs should decrease by approximately 40%, which is a massive saving for the average person.

The number one benefit of using a solar geyser is that the energy is free and renewable. Using a solar geyser means it will continue heating water even on cold and cloudy days. Secondly, you will have protection from power failures and increased electricity tariffs. Lastly, Solar energy is free and therefore water heating will be free. Maintenance and servicing for a solar geyser is low.

With load shedding and extended blackouts you are no longer reliant on Eskom to heat your water. Solar geysers have a heating element that can be connected to a timer to heat the water during long periods of bad weather. This will ensure that you have hot water at all times.

4worldlovers:
African KAW Solar Systems, we don’t just meet customer needs, we exceed expectations. We have been serving the Southern African Region with professional service and integrity since 1999. We are among the most recognized industrial and commercial electrical contractors in the region. Our electricians have years of experience and expertise in installations and detailed electrical projects. When your company has commercial or industrial electrical needs, contact African KAW t/a Solar Systems. We pride ourselves on going beyond the basic services. We widen the scope of basic workmanship by combining experience with the most recent technologically advanced procedures. In addition, we strive to produce highly trained electricians available to best serve our clients.

At African KAW Solar Systems, we don't just meet customer needs, we exceed expectations. We have been serving the Southern African Region with professional service and integrity since 1999. We are among the most recognized industrial and commercial electrical contractors in the region. Our electricians have years of experience and expertise in installations and detailed electrical projects. When your company has commercial or industrial electrical needs, contact African KAW Solar Systems. We pride ourselves on going beyond the basic service. We widen the scope of basic workmanship by combining experience with the most recent technologically advanced procedures. In addition, we strive to produce highly trained electricians available to best serve our clients.

African Kaw Solar Panels offers a wide range of products listed below

CANADIAN SOLAR 400W SUPER HIGH POWER POLY PERC HIKU WITH MC4

CANADIAN SOLAR 405W SUPER HIGH POWER POLY PERC HIKU WITH MC4

CANADIAN SOLAR 410W SUPER HIGH POWER POLY PERC HIKU WITH MC4

JINKO 315W CHEETAH MONO PERC MAXIM CELL OPTIMISED SMART SILVER FRAME

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A solar cell, or photovoltaic cell, is an electrical device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity by the photovoltaic effect, which is a physical and chemical phenomenon. It is a form of photoelectric cell, defined as a device whose electrical characteristics, such as current, voltage, or resistance, vary when exposed to light. Individual solar cell devices can be combined to form modules, otherwise known as solar panels. The common single junction silicon solar cell can produce a maximum open-circuit voltage of approximately 0.5 to 0.6 volts.

Solar cells are described as being photovoltaic, irrespective of whether the source is sunlight or an artificial light. In addition to producing energy, they can be used as a photodetector (for example infrared detectors), detecting light or other electromagnetic radiation near the visible range, or measuring light intensity.

The operation of a photovoltaic (PV) cell requires three basic attributes: