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Solar PV System Design and Installation Supervision

Rooftop and ground mounted solar is spreading rapidly across African commercial and industrial sites, yet poorly designed installations underperform and create safety hazards. This practical programme covers sizing, component selection, layout and installation oversight for grid tied and hybrid photovoltaic systems. Delegates learn to read site conditions, specify quality equipment and supervise contractors so that projects deliver the yield and safety expected.

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What you will be able to do

  • Assess a site for shading, roof capacity, orientation and available connection points.
  • Size photovoltaic arrays, inverters and cabling for commercial and industrial loads.
  • Select quality panels, inverters, mounting and protection components suited to local conditions.
  • Interpret single line diagrams and layout drawings for a compliant installation.
  • Supervise installation, testing and commissioning against a defined quality checklist.
  • Recognise common design and workmanship faults that reduce yield or create hazards.

Course outline

  1. 01Solar Resource and Site Assessment
  2. 02Photovoltaic System Components
  3. 03Array and Inverter Sizing
  4. 04Electrical Design and Protection
  5. 05Mounting, Layout and Structural Loads
  6. 06Installation Supervision and Safety
  7. 07Testing, Commissioning and Handover
  8. 08Fault Finding and Quality Control

Who should attend

Facilities engineers, electrical technicians, solar installers, project supervisors and building owners overseeing photovoltaic projects will benefit from this course.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800Closed
5 to 9 Oct 2026Lusaka5US$1,800Register
12 to 16 Oct 2026Harare5US$1,800Register
19 to 23 Oct 2026Accra5US$1,800Register
26 to 30 Oct 2026Lagos5US$1,800Register
2 to 6 Nov 2026Dubai5US$1,800Register
9 to 13 Nov 2026Johannesburg5R18,000Register
16 to 20 Nov 2026Cape Town5R18,000Register
23 to 27 Nov 2026Durban5R18,000Register
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Pretoria5R18,000Register
7 to 11 Dec 2026Nairobi5US$1,800Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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