Green Tech Girls is hosting a 5 – Day summer boot camp (5 – 9 August, 2019) for secondary school girls nominated from public schools in rural and peri – urban communities across Ibadan Oyo State, Nigeria.
The aim is to build 200 girls to be green energy advocates, climate ambassadors, bold and confident to be change makers in their communities and beyond. The summer camp is free for the participating girls.
Green Tech Girls is founded by Damilola Asaleye, a female renewable energy expert with over 12 years professional experience in the technical industry and co founder of Ashdam Solar. Green Tech Girls is an offspring of Ashdam Solar Initiative with a mission to bridge the gender knowledge and skills gap in the technology industry through providing the capacity building for girls/ women to excel in the technical industry especially in the area of green and renewable energy resources.
The 2019 Green Tech Girls summer bootcamp is focused on girls from low income families and rural communities, girls who do not have access or funds to build their capacities
Venue: St Anne’s Girls School, Molete Ibadan
Date: 5 – 9 August, 2019
Fee: FREE
To register: Contact 09065724265 or 08034284936
Email: greentechgirlsng@gmail.com
Green Tech Girls Summer bootcamp objectives The objectives of the Green Tech Girls summer bootcamp are as follows:
To sow the seed of technical career paths in young/teenage girls.
To mentor the participating girls to see that girls and women can be technically oriented and still be functional in the primary and nuclear families.
To create the much needed agents that will close the gender gap in the next 5 – 10 years.
To build bold and confident girls that will have the love of the environment and be advocates of clean energy in their respective communities.
To reduce energy poverty especially in rural communities.
To create awareness on causes, impacts and mitigation of climate change.
To instill entrepreneurial skills in young/teenage girls through the use of available materials around them tagged or discarded as wastes.
Camp Activities
Introduction to Green Energy Sources
Climate Change; its causes, impacts and solutions and advocacy
Introduction to Basic Solar Electricity.
Introduction to Energy Management and Energy Efficiency
Introduction to clean cooking
Installation Tools and Safety Basics
Solar Photovoltaic System Components
Evaluation and Assessment
Team Building and Entrepreneurial Classes
Girls Menstrual Health, Hygiene and Health Talks
Assembling of solar panels
Building of Solar Oven
Creation of decorative antics with plastic wastes
Impacts of plastic wastes
The green tech girls summer camp 2019 is going be day camp (girls will not be boarded).
Pictures from previous summer camp (named Ashdam solar 4 girls camps)
Solar Energy Training with international standards
Overview
This Intensive Solar Energy training will teach participants how solar photovoltaic systems and backup (inverter) systems work, how they are designed, and how systems are installed. The program will cover the fundamentals of PV, such as how voltage, current, power and energy interrelate. The program provide detailed knowledge about the components required for successful installations (inverter, solar panel, charge controllers, batteries, etc.) and how to appropriately calculate and customize the components. The program also covers energy audit and energy efficiency implementation techniques. The program covers installation safety practices, system maintenance, and solar entrepreneurship.
Target Audience
This course program is designed for those who intend to pursue a professional career in solar PV system design and installation such as solar installers, contractors, project managers, engineers, electricians, quality inspectors, technical support crew and customer service professionals in the solar energy industry. The course is also ideal for everyone who as a result of already working in this field needs to deepen knowledge about the theory and practical aspects of PV system installations. It is also perfect for complete beginners with zero solar experience. The course therefore unites participants from a wide range of personal backgrounds, such as students, NYSC corp members, electricians, engineers, energy professionals, architects, contractors, project developers, salespeople and anyone who has interest in renewable energy and wants to have good understanding of solar photovoltaic systems and installation.
Participants of this solar energy training will be able to :
Understand different types of renewable energy sources
Properly design and size solar photovoltaic power systems.
Demonstrate safe working practices
Identify and describe basic functions of different components of PV systems
Understand features of solar PV system configurations and applications: DC systems, stand-alone, Hybrid systems/grid connected
Understand AC and DC electricity and explain their differences
Explain the relationship between: power, voltage, current, electric charge and energy
Perform professional energy audits
Give energy efficiency and energy management advice to clients
Describe the differences among various PV cell technologies
Identify meters used with PV systems and key points of meter use and safety
Use energy meters and clamp on meters
Define and list characteristics of series and parallel circuits, and review the application of these connections to ensure system compatibility
Define factors that impact the amount of peak sun hours reaching the array
Identify tilt angle and orientation that provides maximum energy production
Identify data required to size and design solar PV systems
Identify common PV mounting options; list advantages anddisadvantages of different mounting options
Identify the different types of inverter technologies and list their advantages and disadvantages
Describe some installation tips and techniques for the different types of solar PV systems
Determine the correct wiring configuration of PV modules for a given application
Identify terminology for the various circuits in PV systems
Perform basic overcurrent device sizing for DC and AC PV system circuits
Identify potential jobsite hazards and opportunities for additional safety training
Determine proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for PV installation and commissioning tasks
Install solar panels on rooftop using a roof model
Perform solar inverter integration with existing house wiring using an electric circuit simulation board
Identify important functions of solar charge controller
Know different types of battery technology available in the market with their advantages and disadvantages
Know how to read battery cycle life
Understand how to choose the right battery type for specific site and customers
Understand how to maintain battery banks for optimal life span
Understand the steps required for solar system installation
Identify tools required for solar system installation and their proper usage
Interpret manufacturers data sheet for solar PV system components such as solar panels, inverters, charge controllers and batteries
OUR GOALS;
1. To reduce unemployment in Nigeria by raising and grooming solar energy and energy efficiency professionals who will then be qualified for jobs in the sector.
2. Create competent solar installers across Nigeria with international standards
3. Provide manpower for small and large scale solar installations across Nigeria.
4. Build a strong network of solar installers and entrepreneurs
5. Ensure gender inclusion in the renewable energy industry
Course duration:3 weeks virtual, 5 days physical
Course Fee:
N50,000
50% scholarship for female participants
The registration fee covers;
Virtual Training: 8th to 26th February, 2021
Physical Training: 1st to 5th March, 2021
Practical / Hands-on engagement
Assessment
Certificate of Completion
Tea break and lunch during the the physical training
Training presentations (soft copies)
Participants join our Alumni group for on-going support after the training and access to industry progressive information.
Acquire knowledge on solar electrification, backup systems, and inverters. From energy auditing to energy management/efficiency, system design, applications and implementations. Practicals and Theoretical sessions all inclusive Ashdam Solar Academy Training is very interactive. We use our 11 years of experience to guide you in the solar energy industry.
Our training curriculum focus on international design and installation standards in relation in excelling in Nigerian solar energy industry. Course content is as follows; • Introduction to renewable energy and solar energy technology • Climate Change and its impacts • Introduction to basic electricity and terminologies • Introduction to Series and Parallel Connections • Introduction to Energy Efficiency, Energy Management and Energy Auditing • Installation tools and usage • Safety Basics • Types of Solar PV systems and applications • Solar PV system components and identification • Solar Panel sizing • Inverter sizing • Battery sizing • Solar charge controller sizing • Cable sizing • Introduction to Solar system and backup installation • Preparations required for site installation • Inverter installation and electrical load isolation • Customizing solar systems • Solar installation and electrical safety and system protective measures • Hands on roof installation • Troubleshooting and maintenance of inverter and solar systems • Mapping your future in renewable energy industry • Entrepreneurship Training • Customer relationship training • Marketing strategy • Practical sessions
Participants join our Facebook Alumni Closed Group for on going support after the training
The training fee covers the following; -Training presentations and Solar Manual (soft copies) -Certificate of participation -Daily Refreshments
Learn how to design, install and sell solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
Contact 08034284936 for more details. Training Date: 5 – 9 October, 2020
Time: 10am to 4pm Daily
Venue: Ashdam Solar Academy, S7/588B,Behind Real Food and Wine, Lagos Road, Challenge Ibadan, Oyo State
or make direct transfer or cash into one of the following account; Account Name: ASHDAM SOLAR CO. LTD. Sterling Bank Account Number: 0073706835
After payment text “Registered” to 08034284936
Training Fee : N50,000 (N40,000 for early bird registration)
For more details, call 08034284936 or 09065724265
N.B Early bird registration ends on 18 September, 2020
With early bird registration you get N10,000 discount Training fee must be paid in full before training commencement date
P.P.S. Very Limited Seats Available.
P.P.P.S. Reserve your Seat Now by Paying the registration fee Pay into Ashdam Solar Sterling Bank Account Number: 0073706835
Send payment confirmation to email solaracademy@ashdamsolar.com or WhatsApp 08034284936 to secure your seat at the training
Limited space available!!
Please endeavor to register on time to confirm your seat at the training Contact us now for more information 08034284936, 09065724265 Or send an email to solaracademy@ashdamsolar.com
