Training Materials - Off Grid Systems

Off grid systems

Giving proper training  to the stakeholders of a solar system is crucial, especially in rural electrification projects where lack of information can compromise the success of the project.

Examples of training materials from different EnDev projects are presented:

Training	Target group	Objective
End User/Operator	Households Operators of PV systems in Schools, Health Centers, etc…	List the main components of a PV system Perform the do’s and don’ts of the a PV system Operate the installed system (Switching on /off and reporting of PV system remarks) Perform preventive maintenance for the installed PV system
Technicians	Technicians working in partner organization… Define minimum criteria for the participants in the differnt trainings	Explain the principle and operation of PV system Components Design a PV solar Home system (SHS) DC and AC Prepare Bill of quantity of a PV SHS system Demonstrate installation techniques
Retailers	Local retailers	Enhance technical capacity of rural retailers in SHS design, install and follow-up To enable rural retailers to perform after sales and, maintenance service of SHS Improve entrepreneurial skills

Tips:

-Define a target group

-Define the objectives of the tranning