Want to learn more about solar electricity? Solar Con is offering training courses on how to market, design and install solar electric systems, using a solar trainer teaching kit imported from Germany.

The course costs R2400. A 50 percent deposit is required with registration.
It will be held at the Lapp Building, 51 Brunton Circle, Founders View, Modderfontein, Johannesburg.

The course entails 8 hours (from 9am to 5pm) of theoretical and practical training. A training manual, lunch and refreshments will be provided. On completion of the course and exam a certificate will be issued.

The next courses are on June 28 and July 19 2008.

Training must be booked with Johannah:
Tel: 011 444 7503
Fax: 011 444 7508
Email address: dieter@solarcon.co.za

Topics covered: Introduction; basic description; application and limitations; future prospects  for stand-alone PV systems; configuration; principal components; PV modules and arrays in stand-alone systems; charge controllers; batteries; electrical appliances, lights and loads; inverters in stand-alone systems; cables and accessories; designing stand -alone PV systems; feasibility assessment, site survey; assessment of system energy requirements; system concept development; sizing; cable selection, installation and commissioning; safety electrical work on stand-alone PV systems; grounding;
and maintenance.