South AfricaSolar Installation, SSEG Registration& Solar Business Training
Build a structured understanding of South Africa's complete solar project workflow — from electricity and PV fundamentals to solar system design, installation procedures, SSEG registration, electrical compliance, costing, quotation, customer workflow and solar business operations.
Beginner-friendly progression.
Eskom and municipality-focused concepts.
SANS, NRS, contractor and professional-role understanding.
BOQ, pricing, quotation and workflow.
Technical, Registration, Compliance & Business Coverage
The program combines the major areas a learner needs to understand the South African solar project ecosystem.
Solar Installation
Modules, mounting, DC/AC workflow, protection, earthing, testing and commissioning concepts.
SSEG & Grid Approval
Eskom and municipal pathways, documentation, metering, export and approval workflow.
Electrical Compliance
SANS 10142-1, NRS 097, safety, CoC concepts, contractor requirements and professional roles.
Solar Business
CIPC, SARS basics, suppliers, BOQ, costing, quotations and commercial customer workflow.
What You Will Learn
A structured technical, compliance and commercial solar learning journey.
See Exactly What Is Covered
Every module includes its actual lectures so you can clearly understand the depth of the program.
South African Solar Industry, Business Opportunity & Electricity Fundamentals
- Lecture 1.1: South Africa Solar Market, SSEG & Where the Business Opportunity Exists
- Lecture 1.2: How a Solar Project Works — Customer Need to Grid-Connected System
- Lecture 1.3: Electricity Fundamentals for Solar — Voltage, Current, Power, Energy, AC & DC
- Lecture 1.4: Solar Radiation, PV Cells, Modules, Series/Parallel Connections & Solar Strings
- Lecture 1.5: Reading Electricity Bills, kW/kWh & Basic South African Tariff Concepts
Solar System Types & Complete Solar Plant Working
- Lecture 2.1: On-Grid, Hybrid, Off-Grid, Residential, C&I & Ground-Mounted Solar Systems
- Lecture 2.2: Complete On-Grid Energy Flow — PV to Load, Meter & Utility Grid
- Lecture 2.3: Hybrid/Battery Energy Flow, Backup Loads & Energy Resilience
- Lecture 2.4: Import, Export, Zero-Export, Anti-Islanding & Bidirectional/Smart Metering
Solar Components, Materials & Balance of System
- Lecture 3.1: PV Modules — Ratings, Technologies, Selection & Applicable Standards
- Lecture 3.2: Solar Inverters — Grid-Tied, Hybrid, Off-Grid, MPPT, Sizing & NRS Compatibility
- Lecture 3.3: Mounting Systems for South African Roofs & Ground-Mount
- Lecture 3.4: DC Wiring, Connectors, Isolators, Fuses, Breakers, SPDs & Cable Management
- Lecture 3.5: AC-Side Materials, Distribution Boards, Isolators, MCB/MCCB, RCD Protection, SPDs & Grid-Connection Equipment
- Lecture 3.6: Earthing, Lightning/Surge Protection, Metering, Batteries & Other BOS Materials
Site Survey, Solar Design & System Sizing
- Lecture 4.1: Customer Requirement, Load Profile, Electricity Bill & Tariff Analysis
- Lecture 4.2: Site and Roof Survey — Structure, Area, Orientation, Tilt, Shading & Access
- Lecture 4.3: PV Array Sizing, Solar Generation Estimate, Module Layout & Yield Basics
- Lecture 4.4: String Design, Inverter Sizing, MPPT Limits & DC/AC Ratio
- Lecture 4.5: Cable Sizing, Voltage Drop, Protection, Earthing, Basic SLD & Battery/Backup Sizing
Solar Installation, Testing & Commissioning Workflow
- Lecture 5.1: Pre-Installation Planning, Risk Assessment, Safety & Site Preparation
- Lecture 5.2: Mounting Structure, Roof Penetrations, Waterproofing & Module Installation
- Lecture 5.3: DC Wiring, String Connections, Isolation, Labelling & Protection
- Lecture 5.4: Inverter, Battery/Backup Circuits & AC-Side Installation
- Lecture 5.5: Earthing, Surge/Lightning Protection, Testing, CoC, Commissioning & Handover
South African Standards, Safety & Technical Compliance
- Lecture 6.1: OHS Act, Electrical Installation Regulations & SANS 10142-1 Wiring Requirements
- Lecture 6.2: NRS 097-2-1 — Grid Interface, Anti-Islanding & Inverter Type-Test Requirements
- Lecture 6.3: NRS 097-2-3 — Simplified Connection Criteria, NMD/UIC, Export Limits & Grid Impact Studies
- Lecture 6.4: Renewable Power Plants Grid Code, NERSA Requirements & Larger Embedded Generation
- Lecture 6.5: Structural, Fire, Battery, Product Certification, Municipal By-Laws & Latest-Standard Verification
SSEG Registration, Grid Connection & Municipal Approval
- Lecture 7.1: SSEG Legal Framework, System-Size Thresholds & Who Must Register Where
- Lecture 7.2: Eskom-Supplied Areas — Customer Application Tool, Documents, Technical Approval & Connection
- Lecture 7.3: Eskom 2025/26 Simplified Compliance — CoC, NRS Inverter Certificate, EGI/Test Report, Metering & Fee Waivers
- Lecture 7.4: Municipality-Supplied Areas — Registration, Written Approval, Metering & Tariff Differences
- Lecture 7.5: Cape Town SSEG Authorisation, Approved Equipment, AMI Metering & Cash for Power
- Lecture 7.6: Johannesburg City Power, eThekwini, Tshwane & Other Municipal Pathways
Electrical Contractor Registration, Professional Roles & Industry Credentials
- Lecture 8.1: Who Can Do What — Solar Installer, Electrical Contractor, Registered Person & Engineering Professional
- Lecture 8.2: DoEL Electrical Contractor Registration — Eligibility, Annual Registration & Responsibilities
- Lecture 8.3: Registered Person Categories — Single-Phase Tester, Installation Electrician, Master Installation Electrician & CoC Authority
- Lecture 8.4: ECSA Professional Roles, Engineering Sign-Off & Grid Studies Where Required
- Lecture 8.5: PV GreenCard/SAPVIA & Other Industry Credentials
Solar Business Setup & Commercial Operations in South Africa
- Lecture 9.1: Solar Business Models — Installer/EPC, Reseller, Subcontractor, O&M, C&I & Project Development
- Lecture 9.2: Business Formation — CIPC, Trading Name, Banking, Contracts & Recordkeeping
- Lecture 9.3: SARS Tax, VAT Registration Thresholds, Invoicing & Basic Business Compliance
- Lecture 9.4: Supplier Selection, Product Documentation, Warranties, Insurance & Procurement Controls
- Lecture 9.5: Building a Compliant Team
Incentives, Tariffs, Export Credits & Customer Economics
- Lecture 10.1: South Africa’s Current Solar Support Landscape
- Lecture 10.2: Eskom Homeflex, Municipal Export/Net-Billing Tariffs, Feed-In Credits & Metering Economics
- Lecture 10.3: Solar Generation, Self-Consumption, Savings, Time-of-Use Impact, ROI & Simple Payback
- Lecture 10.4: Battery Economics, Backup Value, Demand Management & Customer Use Cases
- Lecture 10.5: Financing Models — Cash, Loans, Lease/Rental, PPA & Commercial Solar Finance
Project Costing, BOQ, Quotation & Complete Customer Workflow
- Lecture 11.1: BOQ Development, Component Quantities, Labour & Cost-per-kW
- Lecture 11.2: Compliance, Metering, Registration, Transport, Warranty & Contingency Costs
- Lecture 11.3: Margin, Pricing, Customer Quotation, Proposal, Contract & Payment Stages
- Lecture 11.4: Complete Customer-to-Grid Workflow
- Lecture 11.5: Project Documentation Pack
Monitoring, O&M, Troubleshooting & Professional Handover
- Lecture 12.1: Plant Monitoring, Expected vs Actual Generation & Performance Indicators
- Lecture 12.2: Troubleshooting Low Generation, Inverter, Grid, Meter/Export & Protection Faults
- Lecture 12.3: Preventive Maintenance, Cleaning, Connections, Earthing, Battery Care & Safety
- Lecture 12.4: Warranty Claims, Customer Support, Insurance Evidence & Service Records
- Lecture 12.5: System Expansion or Modification — Updated Compliance, Re-Registration & Professional Handover
More Than a Generic Solar Course
Understand the country's registration, technical compliance and professional-role framework.
⚡ SSEG & Grid Connection
Eskom-supplied areas, municipal pathways, documentation, metering, export and registration concepts.
📘 SANS & NRS Framework
SANS 10142-1, NRS 097, anti-islanding, grid interface and compliance concepts.
👷 Professional Roles
Electrical contractors, Registered Persons, engineering professionals and industry credentials.
Understand the Complete Solar Project Journey
Designed for a Wide Range of Solar Learners
Beginners
Start with electricity, PV and solar industry fundamentals before progressing further.
Solar Business Aspirants
Understand EPC, reseller, subcontracting, O&M and project-development business models.
Existing Solar Professionals
Strengthen understanding of SSEG, compliance, grid and commercial processes.
Technical & Commercial Teams
Build a broader view of design, documentation, costing, quotation and customer workflow.
R299
South Africa Solar Installation, SSEG Registration, Electrical Compliance & Solar Business Complete Training Program 2026
- Complete 12-module structured training program
- All module lectures clearly included
- Beginner-to-advanced learning progression
- South Africa-focused SSEG & grid connection coverage
- SANS, NRS and compliance concepts
- Solar system design and installation workflow
- Business setup, BOQ, costing and quotation framework
- Monitoring, O&M and troubleshooting coverage
- Online access through Skill Harvesta
Before You Enrol
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes. The program starts from basic solar and electricity concepts and progresses into design, installation, SSEG, compliance and business topics.
Does it cover South African SSEG registration?
Yes. The curriculum includes Eskom and municipality-supplied areas, documents, approval workflow, metering and relevant local variations.
Does this program provide an electrical licence or professional registration?
No. This is an educational training program. Licences, registrations, CoCs, engineering sign-offs and regulated electrical work remain subject to applicable South African requirements and authorised professionals.
Does it include solar business topics?
Yes. Business models, CIPC, tax basics, suppliers, BOQ, costing, quotations, margins and complete customer workflow are covered.
How will I receive access after payment?
After successful payment, your learner account setup will begin. Your Skill Harvesta login/account activation details and course access instructions will be sent to your registered email address within 24 hours. In most cases, access may be provided earlier.