Overview
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Renewable Energy Innovators, Technicians, Project Managers, Quality Assurers, Technologists, Engineers, Product Developers, Production Line staff and Installers are actively involved in the RE sector, as well as Manufacturers, Government broad officials leading SMMEs’ development programmes, Academic staff and Students.
AREAS OF COVERAGE:
- This course equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to identify, develop, and implement entrepreneurial opportunities in the renewable energy sector, with a strong focus on solar and wind energy.
- It provides a structured, step-by-step approach to building innovative and scalable businesses in the renewable energy industry. Core entrepreneurship concepts are integrated with advancements in energy technologies, where participants learn how to generate and validate business ideas, navigate the regulatory landscape, secure financing, and manage risks.
- The course explores emerging trends such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain applications in energy, which ensures participants are prepared for the evolving market.
- It aims to develop future entrepreneurs and industry leaders who can drive innovation, address energy and climate change challenges, and contribute to sustainable, reliable and affordable energy sources in responding to the low-carbon or green economy.
For further information, contact:
Training Administrator
Course Features
- Lectures 31
- Quiz 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 31 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship2
- Emerging Technologies & Disruptive Innovations4
- Ideation and Innovation (Product/Service Development) in Renewable Energy3
- Renewable Energy Regulatory Landscape6
- 4.1Overview of Renewable Energy Policies in South Africa
- 4.2Licensing and Permits for Renewable Energy Entrepreneurs
- 4.3Certification and Compliance for Solar and Wind Projects
- 4.4Legal Aspects of Energy Trading & Net Metering
- 4.5Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
- 4.6Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations
- Steps to Disciplined Entrepreneurship6
- Renewable Energy Business Financing Models4
- Supply Chain Management in Renewable Energy2
- Risk Management in Renewable Energy4
Instructor
FAQs
Requirements
- A minimum NQF level 4 qualification, with a specific focus on engineering and science disciplines relating to renewable energy.
- Experience with technical aspects of the renewable energy sector is an added advantage.
Features
- CCFO 1 - Identifying and solving problems
- CCFO 2 - Using Science and Technology effectively and critically
- CCFO 3 - Creative thinking
- CCFO 4 - Organising and managing business activities
- CCFO 5 - Understanding ecosystem operations as a set of related activities
- CCFO 6 - Collecting, analysing, and evaluating financial information
- CCFO 7 - Evaluating, designing, and communicating effectively
Target audiences
- Renewable Energy Innovators
- Technicians
- Project Managers
- Quality Assurers
- Technologists
- Engineers
- Product Developers
- Production Line staff and Installers actively involved in the RE sector
- Manufacturers
- Government broad officials leading SMME’s development programmes
- Academic staff and Students
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