solar youth PROJECT
The Solar Youth Project is a 12-month, full-time Solar PV technician program. This program is a partnership with GREEN Solar Academy and Life Choices Academy. There are two phases. The first is two months of intensive technical upskilling, providing participants with essential PV maintenance and installation skills. In the second phase, participants transition into a 10-month internship where they apply their knowledge with host companies on live project sites.
TECHNICAL CURRICULUM
The program consists of comprehensive training in Solar PV mounting, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance linked to GREEN Solar Academy’s professional training programs
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Our program consists of several personal and professional development initiatives that aim to equip participants for the world of work
INTERNSHIPS AND EMPLOYMENT
GREEN SOLAR ACADEMY
GREEN Solar Academy provides industry-recognised solar PV training in Cape Town, helping individuals and businesses build practical skills for South Africa’s growing renewable energy sector.
GREEN offers three recognised solar PV certifications: the GREEN PV Mounter Certification, the SAPVIA PV GreenCard Installer Certification, and the GREEN C&I PV Designer Certification. These credentials recognise practical skills and professional competence at different stages of a career in the solar industry.
GREEN has developed three structured learning paths – Beginner, Installer and Specialist – which provide a clear route towards these certifications. Beyond these pathways, GREEN also offers a range of specialised courses, e.g. on solar maintenance or financing.
This progressive approach reflects the multidisciplinary reality of today’s solar industry, where continuous learning is essential for long-term success.
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WANT TO become a solar technician?
Any unemployed South African Youth aged between 18 to 26 years who come from previously disadvantaged communities are eligible to apply. A prerequisite for this program is an electrical engineering background.
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program report
Download our 2024 Mid-Year Impact Report that showcases the success of our pilot program and the impact this has delivered to our communities.