Reference PV Trainers

PV Trainers

The PV trainers haven been trained to execute solar PV training courses to different target groups, covering the different levels of qualifications and specialisations in the solar PV field. The trainings have been implemented as part of the “Market and business development for solar power (photovoltaics) in Iraq” project. PV Trainers are individuals, freelance or employed, with a technical background, holding at least a first degree in engineering or similar. Being professionals with training experience, they decided to gain additional experience and qualification for their execution of trainings.

Qualification

Part 1 – Online Training

All PV trainers took part in an extensive online training programme, which covered 140 hours of Photovoltaic Systems Technology:

• PV Application
• PV Technology
• Small-scale PV grid-connected systems
• PV Off-Grid Systems, PV-Diesel Hybrid Systems
• Interactive e-learning elements, including virtual classrooms, assignments, and discussion forums.

Part 2 – On-site Trainings

All PV trainers started their on-site training with didactics, covering:

• The learning process,
• role of a trainer,
• verbal and non-verbal communication,
• Giving and receiving feedback,
• learning styles and types of learners,
• Planning an effective training,
• Training methods and tools for in-person trainings.

Different Tracks of the On-Site Trainings

Master Trainer: 10-day Train-the-Trainer seminar (May-June 2022) at RENAC, in Berlin, Germany

• Training methods and tools for virtual and in-person formats
• Introduction and use of RENAC’s training materials, incl. student assessments
• Practical PV exercises, installation and commissioning of off-grid systems
• Economics and business models of grid-tied, off-grid and PV-diesel hybrid systems
• Individual self-planned and delivered 30-minute practical training session
• Field trips to 80 MWp utility-scale PV and wind power plant, biogas, battery storage system and a zero-carbon footprint ice-cream manufacturer

Solar PV Sales Engineers: 6-day Train-the-Trainer at BRESC Baghdad Solar Training Centre (March 2023)

• Fundamentals of solar PV technology
• Fundamentals of solar PV system design
• Site and customer assessment of solar PV projects
• Visual inspection of solar PV systems
• Economics and business models of solar PV projects
• Individual self-planned and delivered solar PV project pitches

Solar PV Engineers: 12-day Train-the-Trainer at KRI Renewable Energy Training Centre in Sulaymaniyah (May 2023)

• Solar PV system technology
• Working safely with solar PV system components
• Solar PV off-grid and grid-connected system design
• Wiring diagrams of solar PV off-grid systems
• Assembly of solar PV off-grid systems
• Monitoring, Maintenance and inspection of solar PV systems

Solar PV Technicians: 12-day Train-the-Trainer Train-the-Trainer at KRI Renewable Energy Training Centre in Sulaymaniyah (June 2023)

• Solar PV system technology
• Working safely with solar PV system components
• Fundamentals of solar PV system design
• Wiring diagrams of solar PV off-grid systems
• Working with hand tools, PV system cables and accessories
• Assembly of solar PV off-grid and grid-connected systems
• Monitoring, Maintenance and inspection of solar PV systems

Certification

Participants, who met all requirements for attendance, passed all exams and assignments successfully, received RENAC Certificates for Online-Training and On-Site Training.

Services

The PV trainers can be contacted for delivering solar PV training courses for technicians, engineers or sales engineers. They collaborate closely with the training centres in Basra, Baghdad and Sulaymaniyah to host future trainings and events.