Introduction
The International Labour Organization (ILO), with funding provided by the Government of Sweden, is supporting the Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre (KGRTC) to implement the Skills for Energy in Southern Africa (SESA) Project. This is a three-and-a-half-year intervention with the overall development objective of increasing the uptake of renewable energy, energy efficiency and regional energy integration through skills development in Zambia and the SADC region. It is expected that the project will strengthen KGRTC’s capacity as a Centre of Excellence for energy training in the region and significantly increase the number of power technicians, engineers and managers that are skilled in renewable energy, energy efficiency and regional energy integration. The project will be implemented through a Public Private Public Development Partnership (PPDP) approach.
Course Overview
The Operations and Maintenance of Off-grid Solar PV Systems course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required for the operation and maintenance of Off-grid Solar PV Systems.
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to provide:
- Participants with an understanding of the operation and maintenance plans for Off-grid solar PV Systems.
Course Outcomes
At the end of this training programme, course participants shall be able to:
- Identify the components of Off-grid Solar PV Systems;
- Explain the operation and maintenance of an Off-grid Solar PV System;
- Explain the troubleshooting techniques;
- Explain the Off-grid Solar PV Systems maintenance;
- Explain system performance and plant operations for Off-grid Solar PV systems;
- Conduct a risk assessment at the workplace.
Course Outline
- Components of Off-grid Solar PV Systems
- Overview of Operation and Maintenance for an Off-grid Solar PV Systems
- Troubleshooting Techniques
- Off-grid Solar PV Systems Maintenance
- System Performance and Plant Operations
- Workplace Risk Management
Participants' Profile/Target Group
Participants’ profile or target group are operators, artisans, technicians, and any suitably qualified personnel requiring a basic understanding of the operation and maintenance of Off-grid Solar PV Systems.