About This Course
The global shift toward clean energy is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, driven by climate commitments, rising fossil fuel costs, and expanding access to renewable technologies. Organisations across the public and private sectors are under mounting pressure to integrate renewable energy solutions into their operations, infrastructure, and procurement decisions — yet many professionals lack the structured technical grounding to lead or support these transitions effectively.
TrainingComplex's Renewable Energy Solutions Training is a five-day programme designed to bridge that gap. Participants receive a rigorous, practitioner-focused introduction to the full spectrum of renewable energy technologies — solar photovoltaic and thermal systems, wind energy, small-scale hydropower, biomass, and hybrid off-grid configurations — alongside the financial, regulatory, and project management dimensions that determine whether clean energy projects succeed in the real world.
The programme is designed for professionals who need to move beyond awareness into applied competence. Whether you are evaluating vendor proposals, designing community energy systems, managing renewable energy procurement, or advising on national energy policy, this course provides the conceptual frameworks and practical tools to perform those roles with confidence and technical credibility.
Delivered by experienced energy engineers and project practitioners, the training draws extensively on African and Middle Eastern case studies, reflecting the specific grid conditions, financing environments, and regulatory contexts that participants are most likely to encounter. By the end of the five days, participants will be equipped to assess renewable energy feasibility, interpret technical specifications, engage meaningfully with engineers and developers, and contribute to sound investment and implementation decisions.
Who Should Attend
- Energy engineers and electrical engineers transitioning into renewable energy roles
- Project managers overseeing energy infrastructure or sustainability projects
- Government and public sector officers responsible for energy policy, regulation, or procurement
- NGO and development sector professionals managing off-grid electrification or clean energy programmes
- Corporate sustainability and ESG officers developing organisational energy strategies
- Procurement specialists evaluating renewable energy equipment and service contracts
- Finance and investment professionals appraising clean energy projects
- Facility and operations managers seeking to reduce energy costs through on-site generation
- Consultants advising clients on energy audits, decarbonisation, or clean technology adoption
Learning Objectives
- Explain the principles, components, and performance characteristics of major renewable energy technologies including solar PV, wind, hydro, and biomass
- Conduct or interpret a renewable energy resource assessment and site feasibility study
- Design and size a basic solar PV system — grid-tied or off-grid — using industry-standard methodologies
- Evaluate and compare renewable energy technologies against specific load profiles and site conditions
- Apply financial modelling tools to assess the economic viability of renewable energy projects, including LCOE and payback period calculations
- Navigate the regulatory, permitting, and grid connection requirements applicable to renewable energy projects in East and West African and Gulf contexts
- Develop a structured renewable energy project plan covering technical, financial, and stakeholder dimensions
- Identify and mitigate the principal technical, financial, and environmental risks in renewable energy projects
- Interpret technical specifications, data sheets, and performance reports for solar panels, inverters, wind turbines, and storage systems
- Communicate renewable energy project proposals persuasively to technical and non-technical decision-makers
Course Modules
Module 1: The Global and African Renewable Energy Landscape
- Drivers of the global energy transition: climate, cost, and energy security
- Renewable energy capacity trends in Africa, the Middle East, and globally
- Key international frameworks: Paris Agreement, SDG 7, and national energy plans
- Renewable energy financing flows and major development finance institutions
- Barriers to renewable energy adoption in developing country contexts
- Opportunities and growth sectors for renewable energy professionals
Module 2: Solar Photovoltaic Technology — Principles and Components
- How solar PV cells, modules, and arrays generate electricity
- Types of PV technology: monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin-film
- Key performance parameters: efficiency, temperature coefficient, and degradation rate
- Inverter types and functions: string, central, micro, and hybrid inverters
- Mounting structures, trackers, and their impact on energy yield
- Reading and interpreting PV module and inverter datasheets
Module 3: Solar Thermal, Wind, Hydro, and Biomass Technologies
- Solar thermal systems: flat-plate collectors, evacuated tubes, and concentrating solar power
- Wind energy fundamentals: turbine types, capacity factors, and site requirements
- Small and micro-hydropower: run-of-river systems and turbine selection
- Biomass and biogas energy: feedstocks, conversion pathways, and applications
- Geothermal energy: resource types and relevance in the East African Rift context
- Selecting the right technology mix for a given context and load profile
Module 4: Energy Resource Assessment and Site Feasibility
- Solar irradiance data sources: NASA POWER, Solargis, and meteorological records
- Wind resource assessment: wind atlases, anemometry, and Weibull distribution
- Hydro resource estimation: flow measurement and run-of-river calculations
- Site survey checklist: shading analysis, orientation, soil conditions, and accessibility
- Load profile analysis: demand estimation and load forecasting methods
- Interpreting feasibility study reports and identifying critical assumptions
Module 5: Solar PV System Design — Grid-Tied Systems
- Grid-tied system architecture: components, configuration, and energy flow
- System sizing methodology: calculating array size, inverter capacity, and string design
- Grid connection requirements: protection relays, metering, and utility standards
- Net metering and feed-in tariff mechanisms and their financial implications
- Design software walkthrough: using PVsyst for yield simulation
- Common design errors and quality control checks
Module 6: Off-Grid and Hybrid System Design
- Off-grid system architecture: solar-battery, solar-diesel, and multi-source hybrids
- Battery technologies: lead-acid, lithium-ion, and flow batteries — selection criteria
- Sizing off-grid systems: autonomy days, depth of discharge, and battery bank calculations
- HOMER Energy modelling: optimising hybrid system configurations
- Mini-grid design principles and community electrification planning
- Operation and maintenance planning for off-grid and remote systems
Module 7: Renewable Energy Project Financial Analysis
- Cost structures of renewable energy projects: CapEx, OpEx, and financing costs
- Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE): calculation methodology and benchmarking
- Net Present Value, IRR, and payback period applied to energy projects
- Renewable energy financing instruments: debt, equity, grants, and carbon credits
- Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs): structure, pricing, and risk allocation
- Building a simple financial model for a solar PV project — workshop exercise
Module 8: Regulatory Frameworks, Grid Codes, and Permitting
- Electricity regulatory structures in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa
- Licensing and permitting requirements for renewable energy installations
- Grid codes and interconnection standards for distributed generation
- Environmental and social impact assessment requirements for energy projects
- Duty of care, insurance, and liability considerations for system owners
- Navigating incentive schemes, tax exemptions, and green energy certificates
Module 9: Renewable Energy Project Planning and Risk Management
- Renewable energy project lifecycle: development, construction, and operations phases
- Stakeholder mapping and engagement strategies for energy projects
- Project scheduling: procurement, construction sequencing, and commissioning milestones
- Risk identification framework: technical, financial, regulatory, and environmental risks
- Risk mitigation strategies and contractual risk allocation
- Monitoring, reporting, and performance management during operations
Module 10: Communicating Renewable Energy Proposals and Building Organisational Capacity
- Structuring a compelling renewable energy business case for senior decision-makers
- Visualising technical data: energy yield charts, cost comparisons, and ROI dashboards
- Engaging non-technical stakeholders: simplifying concepts without losing accuracy
- Responding to objections and managing expectations in project approval processes
- Building internal renewable energy capacity: training, knowledge management, and champions
- Participant project presentations and course consolidation review
Requirements & Prerequisites
Participants should have a basic understanding of electrical concepts such as voltage, current, and power, equivalent to secondary school or introductory technical education. A background in engineering, project management, environmental science, or a related field is beneficial but not strictly required. No prior specialisation in renewable energy is assumed, making this course accessible to motivated professionals from diverse technical and non-technical disciplines.
Training Methodology
- Hands-on solar PV system sizing exercises using industry worksheets and online simulation tools such as PVsyst and HOMER Energy
- Group feasibility analysis of real project sites, interpreting solar irradiance maps, wind atlases, and load data
- Case study reviews of completed renewable energy installations across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Gulf region, examining both successes and failures
- Financial modelling workshops where participants calculate LCOE, NPV, and payback periods for sample project scenarios
- Technical document interpretation sessions using actual equipment datasheets, inverter specifications, and grid connection agreements
- Panel and inverter component identification exercises using physical samples and technical diagrams
- Role-play negotiations between project developers, financiers, and regulatory authorities to simulate real stakeholder dynamics
- Guided policy and regulatory mapping exercises for participants' home countries or sectors
- Peer-reviewed project proposal development where each participant drafts a mini renewable energy project plan and receives structured group feedback
- Reflective daily debrief sessions linking course concepts to participants' specific organisational energy challenges
Organisational Benefits
- Accelerated ability to evaluate and implement renewable energy projects with reduced reliance on external consultants
- Improved quality of technical due diligence in renewable energy procurement and investment decisions
- Reduced organisational energy costs through better-informed on-site generation and storage investments
- Stronger capacity to meet corporate sustainability, ESG, and net-zero reporting commitments
- Enhanced ability to engage credibly with developers, equipment suppliers, and regulatory authorities
- Better alignment of energy projects with donor requirements, government incentive schemes, and carbon credit frameworks
- Reduced project risk through structured feasibility assessment and risk management practices
- A pipeline of internally trained staff capable of leading energy transition initiatives across departments
- Improved competitive positioning for organisations tendering on energy or sustainability-related contracts
Where Is Renewable Energy Solutions Training Offered?
This course runs in-person across: Zanzibar, Nairobi, Dubai, Pretoria, Arusha, Addis Ababa, Kisumu, Abuja, Nakuru, Cape Town, Kampala, Lagos, Kigali, Riyadh, Dar es Salaam, Mombasa, Naivasha, Johannesburg, Accra, plus Live Virtual (online) cohorts. Browse live dates for your city below.
Upcoming Schedules
| Location | Format | Dates | Price |
|---|
| Live Virtual |
Online |
19 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 |
KES 80,000 |
| Live Virtual |
Online |
24 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 |
KES 80,000 |
| Zanzibar, Tanzania |
In-Person |
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
USD 2,500 |
| Nairobi, Kenya |
In-Person |
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
KES 115,000 |
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
In-Person |
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
USD 4,100 |
| Pretoria, South Africa |
In-Person |
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
USD 3,300 |
| Arusha, Tanzania |
In-Person |
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
USD 2,100 |
| Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
In-Person |
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
USD 2,400 |
| Kisumu, Kenya |
In-Person |
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
KES 120,000 |
| Abuja, Nigeria |
In-Person |
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
USD 2,800 |
| Nakuru, Kenya |
In-Person |
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
KES 120,000 |
| Nairobi, Kenya |
In-Person |
2 Nov 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 |
KES 105,000 |
| Zanzibar, Tanzania |
In-Person |
2 Nov 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 |
USD 2,500 |
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
In-Person |
2 Nov 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 |
USD 4,100 |
| Live Virtual |
Online |
7 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2026 |
KES 80,000 |
+230 more dates — view live schedule →
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an engineering degree to attend this course?
No engineering degree is required. While a basic understanding of electrical concepts is helpful, the course is designed for professionals from a range of backgrounds including project management, finance, policy, and sustainability. Technical concepts are introduced progressively and supported by practical exercises.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes. Participants who attend the full five days and complete the practical exercises will receive a TrainingComplex Certificate of Completion in Renewable Energy Solutions Training, which can be used for professional development records and CPD portfolios.
Is this course relevant if I work in a country without strong renewable energy policy?
Absolutely. The course covers both the technical fundamentals — which are universally applicable — and the regulatory and financing landscape across multiple African and Gulf jurisdictions. Participants from countries at earlier stages of policy development often find the comparative context especially valuable for advocacy and planning.
What software tools will be used during the training?
Participants will work with PVsyst for solar yield simulation and HOMER Energy for hybrid system optimisation. Both tools are introduced step by step, and no prior experience with either platform is required. Temporary or trial licences are arranged for participants during the training week.
Can my organisation send a group to receive customised in-house delivery?
Yes. TrainingComplex offers dedicated in-house delivery for organisations wishing to train teams of five or more. The content can be tailored to your sector, specific project pipeline, or geographic context. Please contact TrainingComplex directly to discuss a customised proposal.
