Solar Training
7 & 8 October 2020
Partner Training
9 October 2020
Overview
Registration and Cost
Date: 7 & 8 October 2020
Cost of the course is K1000 per person. This includes course notes and tea/coffee during the morning break but excludes lunch. However, lunch is available at the venue for those who which to order it.
Please note that space is limited to 40 people and preference will be given to the first group of people who have fully paid.
Schedule
- First Morning Session: 8:30 – 10:30
- Morning Break: 10:30 – 11:00
- Second Morning Session: 11:00 – 13:00
- Lunch: 13:00 – 14:00
- First Afternoon Session: 14:00 – 15:00
- Afternoon Break: 15:00-15:30
- Second Afternoon Session: 15:30 – 17:00
Presenter
Dr. Gideon Greyvenstein has been an engineering educator and researcher for more than 25 years. He specializes in the field of energy systems design and led the development of several engineering products that are used by leading international companies. He has been active in the solar industry for the past 8 years.

Assistant Presenter
Mr. Tymen Nagel holds a Bachelors’ degree in mechanical engineering. He worked as project engineer at Kentz Engineers and Constructors, before joining Sunray in 2013. He is currently Senior Project Engineer at Sunray where he led the design and installation of several solar projects.

Training Event Content
- Generation of Electricity
- PV Modules
- Solar Resource
- Different Types of Solar Systems
- Charge Controllers and Inverters
- Batteries
- Wiring
- System Sizing
- Cost of Solar Electricity
- Solar Water Pumping
Certificate of Achievement
Participants can choose to write an exam at the end of the basic training after which they will receive a certificate of achievement upon successful completion.
Partner Program
Successful completion of the training course is a prerequisite for participation in Sunray’s Partnership Program.