Train in the practical skills behind solar and renewable energy systems, one of the most in-demand trades on the continent. The Foundation covers the full cost of your training.
What you will learn
- Solar panel system design
- Inverter installation and configuration
- Battery storage systems
- Renewable energy maintenance
- Fault diagnosis and repair
- Safety standards and compliance
Why this skill matters
- Nigeria loses an estimated $29 billion a year to its energy deficit.
- About 600 million Africans lack reliable electricity.
- Africa’s solar market is growing at more than 20% a year, with over $100 billion in renewable energy investment projected across the continent by 2030.
Trained alternative energy technicians are among the most in-demand professionals in this growing sector.
Where you will train
Training is delivered with a certified alternative energy solutions provider based in Akwa Ibom State, with active operations in Ibesikpo Asutan and Nsit Ubium Local Government Areas. You learn on real systems, alongside working professionals.
Your career path
- Employed: formal employment for trained technicians typically pays in the range of ₦2M to ₦8M a year.
- Self-employed: many technicians run their own installation businesses, where every client is a contract and you set your own income.
Duration
- 6 Months: for fast learners or for those who have basic knowledge of electricity.
- 9 Months: for slow learners or for those who do not have basic knowledge of electricity.
Who can apply
Open to indigenes of Akwa Ibom State: science and technical students, undergraduates, fresh graduates, OND, HND, and B.Sc holders, career switchers, and job seekers. Applying is free.