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*The training material for the end users need to be simple, clear and graphic.
 
*The training material for the end users need to be simple, clear and graphic.
 
*The objetive is to transmite direct mesages of how to operate the system, a good idea is to create a list of to do's and don't.
 
*The objetive is to transmite direct mesages of how to operate the system, a good idea is to create a list of to do's and don't.
*For the end users is important to have not only training but also posters and instructions for the operation of the systems to increase [[Consumer Awareness and Communication regarding SHS|awareness.]]
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*For the end users is important to have not only training but also posters and instructions for the operation of the systems to increase [[Consumer Awareness and Communication Regarding Solar Home Systems (SHS)|awareness.]]<br/>
 
 
 
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= Suggested Modules<br/> =
 
= Suggested Modules<br/> =
 
 
<u>While creating a new training material for the end user the next topics are suggested to be covered:</u>
 
<u>While creating a new training material for the end user the next topics are suggested to be covered:</u>
 
#Basic explanation of how the solar energy works
 
#Basic explanation of how the solar energy works
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#Operation of the system
 
#Operation of the system
 
#How to connect the loads
 
#How to connect the loads
#[[Operation and maintenance|Maintenance]]
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#[[Micro Hydro - Operation and Maintenance|Maintenance]]
 
#*Cleaning the panels and the battery poles
 
#*Cleaning the panels and the battery poles
 
#Troubleshooting
 
#Troubleshooting
 
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= Examples =
 
= Examples =
  
'''SUF Solar User Forum, '''developed by [http://www.stiftung-solarenergie.org.ph/ Solar Energy Foundation Philippines (StS)] and [http://www.hybridsolutions.moonfruit.com/ Hybrid Social Solutions (HSSi)].It begins with a brief essay-writing contest anwering the questions “How have you used your solar lamp?” and “How has your solar lamp changed your life?” The best essay authors are invited to testify to the group and share their insights with their peers in a half day conference with other end-users. This training facilitates knowledge-sharing on best practices and the collection of product design feedback, user data and proof of impact.
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== Manuals & Forums<br/> ==
 
 
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Bushlight have a nice example of a [http://www.bushlight.org.au/media/PDF files/RE System User Manual.pdf user manual]. In this case is a user manual for a hybrid system not only a solar system, its important to put atention to the format and design.
 
 
 
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*'''[[:file:End User Manual EnDev UGANDA.pdf|O&M of Solar PV systems]]'''<br/>
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*[[Energising Development (EnDev)|EnDev]] UGANDA
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Brochure: Simple and consice, very grafical. It explains the working principle of the SHS, main components an intructions for the operation.
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*'''[http://www.bushlight.org.au/media/PDF files/RE System User Manual.pdf Renewable Energy System User Manual]'''<br/>
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*[http://www.bushlight.org.au/ Bushlight]<br/>
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This book is for families who live in a<br/>community with a Bushlight Renewable<br/>Energy (RE) System.<br/>I nice example of a user manual. In this case it is a user manual for a hybrid system not only a solar system, its important to put attention to the format and design.<br/>
 
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Brochure: Simple and consice, very grafical.
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*'''[http://www.sun-connect-news.org/articles/tools/details/end-user-forums/ SUF Solar User Forum]'''<br/>
 
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It explains the working principle of the SHS, main components an intructions for the operation.
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*Developed by [http://www.stiftung-solarenergie.org/ Solar Energy Foundation Philippines (StS)] and [http://www.hybridsolutions.moonfruit.com/ Hybrid Social Solutions (HSSi)]<br/>
 
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It begins with a brief essay-writing contest anwering the questions “How have you used your solar lamp?” and “How has your solar lamp changed your life?” The best essay authors are invited to testify to the group and share their insights with their peers in a half day conference with other end-users. This training facilitates knowledge-sharing on best practices and the collection of product design feedback, user data and proof of impact.<br/>
 
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== <br/>Posters<br/> ==
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| style="width: 193px" | [[:file:Giz-accesstosolar.pdf|Solar buisiness system]]
 
| style="width: 188px" | EnDev Uganda/English
 
| Promote the use of SBS
 
 
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*'''[[:file:Giz-accesstosolar.pdf|Solar buisiness system]]'''
 
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*[[Energising Development (EnDev)|EnDev]] Uganda
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*English
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| Promote the use of SBS
 
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= Further Information<br/> =
 
= Further Information<br/> =
  
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*[[Portal:Solar|Solar Portal on energypedia]]
[[Training_Materials|Back to Solar Trainning Materials]]<br/>
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*[[Training Materials - Off Grid Systems|Back to Solar Trainning Materials]]
*[[:file:Fosera_User_Manual.pdf|Fosera PSHS user manual]]
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*[[:file:Fosera User Manual.pdf|Fosera PSHS user manual]]
 
*[http://www.kamworks.com/projects/awareness-raising.html Awareness raising], Cambodia
 
*[http://www.kamworks.com/projects/awareness-raising.html Awareness raising], Cambodia
 
 
  
 
= References =
 
= References =
 
 
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[[Category:User_Training]]
 
[[Category:Solar]]
 
[[Category:Solar]]
[[Category:User Training]]
 

Latest revision as of 11:19, 11 February 2015

Overview

  • The training material for the end users need to be simple, clear and graphic.
  • The objetive is to transmite direct mesages of how to operate the system, a good idea is to create a list of to do's and don't.
  • For the end users is important to have not only training but also posters and instructions for the operation of the systems to increase awareness.


Suggested Modules

While creating a new training material for the end user the next topics are suggested to be covered:

  1. Basic explanation of how the solar energy works
  2. Description of the main components of a Solar Home System (SHS)
  3. Limitations of the SHS
  4. Operation of the system
  5. How to connect the loads
  6. Maintenance
    • Cleaning the panels and the battery poles
  7. Troubleshooting



Examples

Manuals & Forums

Name Author/Language Description

Brochure: Simple and consice, very grafical. It explains the working principle of the SHS, main components an intructions for the operation.

This book is for families who live in a
community with a Bushlight Renewable
Energy (RE) System.
I nice example of a user manual. In this case it is a user manual for a hybrid system not only a solar system, its important to put attention to the format and design.

It begins with a brief essay-writing contest anwering the questions “How have you used your solar lamp?” and “How has your solar lamp changed your life?” The best essay authors are invited to testify to the group and share their insights with their peers in a half day conference with other end-users. This training facilitates knowledge-sharing on best practices and the collection of product design feedback, user data and proof of impact.


Posters

Name Author/Language Description
Promote the use of SBS


Further Information

References