The future of energy is solar
Join thousands who have made the switch to solar energy
Comprehensive training programs for solar applications and panel installations. Learn from industry experts and gain hands-on experience.
About us
The Solar Academy began about 13 years ago when after reading reports and hearing from people on the ground, we realized there was a technical problem with solar Photovoltaic design, sizing and installation coupled with a general lack of information to the larger public.
We decided to be part of the solution and thereby a team of staff members from the Solar Energy Research group went for some Training of Trainers (ToTs) outside the country. On coming back, the participants trained the other staff members in the Department and in 2012 the first cohort of about 41 trainees went through the T1&T2 training successfully, paving way for a series of trainings.
Ever since, the solar Academy has trained at least two Cohorts every year and currently training four cohorts, a total of about 40 trainings since inception and thus impacting over 700 participants to date. The trainers enhance their skill and improve their experience by actively being involved in field work installations and through ToTs organized by other stake holders.
The solar academy aims at training and releasing into the market professionals and experts in the solar PV sector. The academy has one of the highest concentration of human capacity in solar with about 10 trainers and facilitators putting it in a competitive edge compared to other training centers.
Vision:
To be a world class Solar training Centre.
Mission:
We exist to enhance solar PV uptake through quality training and information dissemination to impact generations, towards value added research and training in Solar Photovoltaic, and in the process create a body of well-trained solar Photovoltaic Professionals ,experts and researchers while enlightening the public on solar photovoltaic through dissemination of accurate Information.
Slogan:
Solar Training with a difference
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Training Cohorts
We offer training sessions throughout the year. Choose the time that works best for you.
Cohort I Sessions (January - March)
February 10-14, 2025
T1/T2 Solar PhotoVoltaic Training
Application deadline: January 31, 2025
Training Plans
All plans include hands-on training and certification.
Trainee must have done T1/T2 to quality for T3.
T1/T2 Solar PV Course
Comprehensive introduction to solar panel installation
- Fundamentals of solar energy
- Basic installation techniques
- Safety protocols
- System design basics
- System Troubleshooting
- Hands-on installation practice
T3 Advanced Solar Training
In-depth training for professional solar installers
- Advanced system design and sizing
- Industrial and Commercial solar systems
- Impedance matching
- IP rating
- Solar resource mapping
- Hybrid and Ongrid solar PV systems
- PV array Inverter matching
- Minigrid design and installation
- Perfomance of PV grid connected systems
- Power factor
How it works
Our simple process will get you trained and certified in solar installation quickly and efficiently.
What Our Graduates Say
Hear from our alumni who have successfully transitioned into solar energy careers.
Prof. I don't have words to express, but you're the best, obrigado for sharing your knowledge and making a difference, God continue to illuminate you to show us that behind the sun every thing is illuminated.
Doglasse, Mozambique. PhD
T3 Training
Was great to be in such institution and to meet you all. Thank you Professor Waita, Professor Nyongesa and the trainers for your good and blessed work you are doing. God bless you and fill you much more as you bless and feed many with your knowledge. Asante sana I am coming soon to the institution. Nimeonja utamu ya knowledge hapo UON.
Mike Kipngeno
T2 Training
Thanks a lot Professor and your team for making it possible to have this training. Its something i wished to have many years back but today i got it. I have added a lot to what i know and established my network with professionals like you. Asante sana.
Daniel
T1/T2 Training
Some Of Our Partners
We collaborate with leading organizations in the solar industry to provide our students with the best training and job opportunities.
Power your future with clean energy
Join our training program and become part of the renewable energy revolution. Our graduates are making a difference in communities across the country.
Contact Us
Ready to start your career in solar energy? Contact us today to learn more about our training programs and how we can help you achieve your career goals.
Email Us
solar-academy@uonbi.ac.ke
Call Us
+254722 838140
Visit Us
Faculty of Science and Technology Riverside road, Chiromo