Solar Energy - Introduction (Green Skills Academy)

Kick‑Start Your Career in Renewable Energy with Our Introduction to Solar Energy Course. Are you ready to step into one of the fastest‑growing industries in the world? Whether you’re exploring a new career path, upskilling for the green economy, or simply passionate about sustainable technologies, this course is the perfect starting point.

Our Introduction to Solar Energy programme gives you the essential knowledge and confidence to understand how solar systems work, why they matter, and how you can be part of this booming global sector.

What You Will Learn

This course covers four key foundational areas designed to give you a complete beginner’s understanding of solar PV:

• Introduction to Solar Energy

Discover the fundamentals of solar power, how it’s transforming energy worldwide, and why it’s a cornerstone of the future green economy.

• Introduction to Solar PV Systems

Learn the core components of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system, how they work together, and what makes a PV installation efficient and reliable.

•  Introduction to Solar PV Design

Understand the basic principles behind designing solar systems—from sizing and layout to energy yield considerations. Perfect for anyone exploring technical or engineering pathways.

• Introduction to Solar PV Certificate

Complete the course with an official certificate recognising your new skills—ideal for your CV, LinkedIn profile, or progression into further training and industry qualifications.

Please be prepared to provide your residency documents, such as a passport, E-Visa/Sharecode, UK Birth Certificate, or Biometric Card. If you have been in the UK for less than 3 years or have entered the UK with a visa, you will need to provide evidence that you are eligible to study in the UK and your EVisa, Biometric card or any relevant Home Office documents to support your residency covers the duration of your course. For funding purposes, we would need to see evidence of payslips (within the last 3 months) if working. If you are receiving benefits, please provide evidence of this also (e.g., JSA, ESA, Universal Credit (UC).

Free unless earning over £28,860pa (then £126) 

Upon successful completion of the course you can progress into further study in this area.