UPDATE! Thanks to our generous donors, we have a limited number of scholarships available for this training. Scroll down for more info on scholarships and the training programme.

Our practical Solar PV Design Software Training Programme is running in 2026 at our training centre in Kumasi, covering two of the key software tools used in professional solar system design: Web Solar and PVSyst.

The programme is designed to equip participants with practical skills to use solar design and simulation software to assess sites, design solar PV systems, analyse system performance and produce professional solar project designs.

Whether you are looking to strengthen your technical skills, advance your career in the renewable energy sector, support solar projects, or develop your own solar business, this training will give you practical experience using industry-relevant design tools.

What you will learn

Web Solar

• Introduction to solar PV system design using Web Solar

• Understanding solar resource and site data

• Site assessment and solar system sizing

• Solar PV system configuration

• Selection and sizing of solar panels, inverters and batteries

• System performance analysis

  PVSyst

• Introduction to PVSyst and its applications in solar PV design

• Setting up and modelling solar PV projects

• Site and meteorological data

• Defining project parameters and system configurations

• PV module, inverter and system component selection

• Solar PV system sizing and configuration

What the training includes

• 1 week of practical work, Instructor-led classroom sessions, hands-on software demonstrations and guided exercises, practical solar PV design assignments and real-world project scenarios.

• Practical use of Web Solar and PVSyst

• Guidance from experienced solar professionals

Benefits you receive after the training

• Practical experience using professional solar PV design and simulation software.

• The opportunity to volunteer with Dream Renewables on real-world field projects after the training.

• The opportunity to apply your new skills to real-world solar projects.

• The opportunity to submit a solar project idea for the Community Solar Fund, Dream Renewables will provide the best projects with financial and technical support.

• The opportunity to apply for an entrepreneurship bootcamp focusing on solar power. where our most enterprising trainees will be given support to get solar initiatives off the ground.

• All trainees are invited to join Dream Renewables’ exclusive network of solar professionals, called Alumni Connect. This provides continuous learning and development opportunities in the fields of solar power and electrical work.

• The opportunity to apply for an internship with Our Partner organisations, which are leading solar companies like Tino Solutions and Nastech Power Solutions and many more.

Who the training is for:

You are eligible for the training if:

• You are an electrical wirer, electrician or technician in any discipline

• You have an SHS or vocational qualification in a technical or scientific discipline

• Are already working in the solar or renewable energy sector and want to strengthen your design and simulation skills.

• Have experience with solar PV installation and want to develop your skills in professional system design.

Scholarships are available

Due to donations from our generous funders, a limited number of scholarships are available.

The scholarship covers 100% of the tuition fees; the scholarship does not cover the registration fee, which must be paid by everyone.

Everyone is eligible for scholarships. However, priority will be given to you if:

• You are a female.

• You are under the age of 35

• You are currently studying at and school or university

• You live in an off-grid or rural community

• Through volunteering with Dream Renewables for 1 week after the training.

Where is our training centre?

Our training centre is in Kumasi, less than 1 km from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. The address, accurate Google Maps link can be found below:

AHINSAH ESTATE

Kumasi

Ghana

Digital Address - AK-306-2260

Google Maps Address - https://maps.app.goo.gl/3jTycbikeoywY4cp8