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GREEN SOLAR ACADEMY
ABOUT GREEN SOLAR ACADEMY CAPE TOWN
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.
Green Solar Academy Cape Town, Lansdowne
- 1 Classroom
- 3 Training Roofs
Systems:
1 x pure grid-tied
1 x DC-coupled grid-tied
1 x AC-coupled grid-tied
2 x hybrid systems
ADDRESS
314 Imam Haron Rd
Lansdowne, Cape Town 7780
South Africa
DIRECTIONS
Search for “Life Choices” on navigation systems
PARKING
Parking is available on the premises. Parking is quite tight in the front section. Please could you park around the back of the building rather. Go through the gate on the left when facing the building.
Our Trainers
Our trainer team consists of a diverse mix of people with all kinds of backgrounds, many with several years’ experience in solar PV and others who only joined a few years ago. The idea is to always create the best learning experience for our participants. That sometimes means to go into technical detail but very often, such as with a beginner course, it means to keep things simple. For every course and skill level, we have the right trainer.
Nevertheless, all GREEN Solar Academy trainers undergo a standardised procedure to be trained themselves before they receive the official trainer accreditation. Besides technical competence in solar PV, we also focus on the ability to use varied teaching methods and deliver a practical and interesting training course. Learn more about our training of trainers here.
Right now, our team consists of over 20 trainers, many with impressive backgrounds and skills and every one with a big heart for renewable energy!
South Africa
Mathias Weber
South Africa
Mathias is our master trainer at the Cape Town Academy. He is responsible for both the theory and…
Regardo Rutsa
South Africa
Regardo is one of our facilitators at the Cape Town Academy. He has over 10 years of experience installing
Junior Le Grange
South Africa
Junior is a qualified electrician with 10 years’ experience, and has been installing solar power …
Ché Roberts
South Africa
Ché Roberts is someone who has a passion for alternative energy and became involved in solar…
COURSES ON OFFER
| Course Name | Duration | Level | Accreditation | Examination | Path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar 101 | 2 Days | Starter | DGS, GREEN | n/a | Beginner Path |
| PV Mounter | 2 Days | Starter | DGS, GREEN, ECSA SAIEE 2 CPD | GREEN PV Mounter Exam | Beginner Path |
| SuperSolarSchool | 5 Days | Intermediate | DGS, GREEN, SAPVIA, ECSA SAIEE 5 CPD | PV GreenCard Assessment | Installer Path |
| PV System O&M | 1 Day | Starter | DGS, GREEN | n/a | Specialist Path |
| Commercial PV Design | 3 Days | Advanced | DGS, GREEN, ECSA SAIEE 3 CPD | GREEN C&I PV Designer Exam | Specialist Path |
| Compliance for PV Systems | 1 Day | Advanced | DGS, GREEN, ECSA SAIEE 1 CPD | n/a | Specialist Path |
| Solar Sales Expert | 1 Day | Advanced | DGS, GREEN | n/a | Specialist Path |
| Financing of PV Systems | 1 Day | Advanced | DGS, GREEN | n/a | Specialist Path |
EXAMS AND ASSESSMENTS
| Path | Exam Name | Duration | Exam Type | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner Path | GREEN PV Mounter Exam | Approx. 2 hours, online | Open book online exam. Available to GREEN Alumni who have completed SuperSolarSchool OR PV Mounter plus either Solar 101 or an eLearning course. | GREEN PV Mounter, accredited by the German Solar Energy Society (DGS) |
| Installer Path | SAPVIA PV GreenCard Assessment | 2 Days, On-site | 4-hour theoretical exam + 1 full day practical installation assessment. | SAPVIA PV GreenCard Accredited Installer |
| Specialist Path | GREEN C&I PV Designer Exam | Approx. 2 hours, online | Open book online exam. Available to GREEN Alumni who have completed the Commercial PV Design course. | GREEN C&I PV Designer, accredited by the German Solar Energy Society (DGS) |