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SheSpeaksSolar Academy

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5 courses built for the Kenyan solar market — from complete beginner to EPRA-licensed professional. Honest. Practical. Grounded in real numbers.

5Courses
2Free courses
KSh 500Monthly membership
100EPRA practice Qs

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Free Foundation · Course 1
Solar Foundations
What Every Solar Professional Needs to Know
Free Certificate included

The technical and commercial foundation every solar professional needs — before their first site visit. Six modules covering panels, inverters, batteries, system types, load assessment, and customer communication.

6 Modules 4–6 Hours Self-paced Certificate
  • How solar PV systems work — explained simply
  • All major components: panels, inverters, batteries, charge controllers
  • On-grid, off-grid, and hybrid systems — which to recommend when
  • Basic load assessment and system sizing fundamentals
  • Kenya-specific context: KPLC, EPRA, regional climate
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Module 1: How Solar Energy Works (~45 min)

  • The photovoltaic effect explained
  • Peak sun hours across Kenya
  • The solar system journey: sun → panel → inverter → load

Module 2: Solar System Components (~60 min)

  • Panels: mono vs poly vs bifacial; reading a datasheet
  • Inverters: string, hybrid, off-grid
  • Batteries: lead-acid vs LiFePO4; cycle life and DoD

Module 3: System Types and Applications (~45 min)

  • On-grid, off-grid, and hybrid systems
  • KPLC net metering policy
  • Solar for business: a C&I introduction

Module 4: Basic Load Assessment and Sizing (~60 min)

  • Calculating daily energy demand (kWh/day)
  • The core panel sizing formula
  • Battery backup sizing basics

Module 5: Understanding Customer Needs (~45 min)

  • Why customers want solar: cost, reliability, prestige, independence
  • Matching system type to customer situation
  • Red flags: undersized budgets, unsuitable properties

Module 6: Communicating Solar Professionally (~45 min)

  • Explaining ROI and payback period in plain language
  • Handling the four most common objections
  • Professional conduct: site visits, proposals, follow-up
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Free forever · Certificate of Completion included

Free Foundation · Course 2
Is Solar Right for Me?
A Plain-English Solar Guide for Homeowners & Business Owners
Free + Resource Pack

For homeowners, landlords, and business owners who refuse to be misled. Learn what solar can and cannot power, how to compare quotes, what battery backup actually means, and the exact questions that separate honest installers from opportunists.

6 Modules 3–4 Hours Self-paced Resource Pack
  • Whether your property and usage make solar worthwhile
  • What a 3kW, 5kW, and 10kW system can realistically power
  • How to read and compare solar quotes with confidence
  • Red flags of low-quality products and untrustworthy installers
  • 20 questions to ask before paying any deposit
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Module 1: Understanding Your Electricity Problem First (~30 min)

  • Why your KPLC bill is high — and whether solar will actually fix it
  • Is solar right for you? A guided self-assessment

Module 2: What Solar Can and Cannot Power (~30 min)

  • Common appliance power consumption, honestly
  • What a 3kW, 5kW, and 10kW system can realistically do

Module 3: System Types — What Are They Selling You? (~30 min)

  • Grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid systems explained
  • Red flag: being sold a system without a site assessment

Module 4: Batteries and Backup Power (~40 min)

  • What battery backup actually means in practice
  • Lead-acid vs lithium — what the difference means for you

Module 5: How to Read and Compare Quotes (~40 min)

  • The anatomy of a legitimate solar proposal
  • Price vs value: why the cheapest quote costs most

Module 6: Before You Buy — The Right Questions (~30 min)

  • 20 questions to ask before signing or paying
  • Documentation you must receive after installation
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Free forever · Includes Solar Buyer Resource Pack

Most Popular Intermediate · Course 3
Solar Jumpstart
Design, Size & Sell Solar Systems in 3 Days
KSh 5,000 ~$37 · One-off

Not a lecture course — a hands-on design bootcamp. In 3 intensive days, go from solar basics to designing a complete hybrid system, building a Bill of Materials, costing the project, and preparing a professional client proposal from scratch.

3 Days Live Q&A Templates Pack Lifetime Access
  • Full system design: panels, inverter, battery bank from scratch
  • Solar water heating and heat pump sizing
  • Solar pump systems for agriculture and water supply
  • Bill of Materials and professional project costing
  • Complete client proposal that wins business
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Day 1 — Solar PV Design Foundations

  • Design process, site assessment, and irradiation data for Kenya
  • Load assessment methodology and energy demand calculation
  • Panel sizing, string configuration, and derating factors
  • Inverter and battery bank sizing with worked examples

Day 2 — Expanded Solar Applications

  • Solar water heating: thermosiphon and pumped systems
  • Heat pump sizing: COP, pairing with solar PV
  • Solar pump systems: head, flow, panel sizing
  • Common design mistakes and how to avoid them

Day 3 — Costing, Proposals & Client Presentations

  • Bill of Materials and project costing for the Kenyan market
  • Professional proposal preparation and structure
  • Presenting and closing the solar sale
  • Final project: complete solar proposal for a mock client
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KSh 5,000 · Includes Full Templates Pack · 7-day money-back guarantee

Advanced Professional · Course 4
Solar Pro Masterclass
Technical Excellence + Business Growth for Solar Professionals
KSh 25,000+ Payment plans available

The only programme in Kenya that takes you through both advanced technical skills and the business knowledge to build a profitable solar company. Six modules, 20+ sessions, live group coaching, and the SheSpeaksSolar Certified Solar Professional credential.

6 Modules 20+ Sessions Live Coaching Certified Credential
  • Advanced C&I solar system design — three-phase and commercial
  • Professional site assessment and quality installation standards
  • Systematic fault diagnosis and preventive maintenance
  • Financial management: job costing, cash flow, pricing for profit
  • Winning proposals, contracts, and building a solar sales pipeline
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Module 1: Advanced Solar PV Design

  • C&I system sizing, three-phase design, MPPT configuration
  • PVsyst, Helioscope, Aurora Solar — design software in East Africa

Module 2: Site Assessment and Quality Installation

  • Professional site assessment methodology
  • IEC 62446, IEC 60364, EPRA installation requirements

Module 3: Troubleshooting, Maintenance & After-Sales

  • Fault diagnosis, IV curve analysis, performance monitoring
  • Building a profitable maintenance business

Module 4: Financial Management for Solar Businesses

  • Job costing, cash flow management, pricing for profit
  • VAT, tax, customer financing options in Kenya

Module 5: Sales, Customer Management & Project Delivery

  • Building a solar sales pipeline from scratch
  • Contract management and dispute resolution

Module 6: Building a Profitable Solar Business

  • Business models: retail, EPC, consulting, training, distribution
  • Supplier evaluation, inventory, team building, regional expansion
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From KSh 25,000 · Payment plans available · SheSpeaksSolar Certified credential

New Exam Preparation · Course 5
EPRA Exam Prep
Pass Your T1, T2 or T3 Solar Licensing Exam
KSh 3,500 ~$27 · One-off

Most candidates who fail the EPRA exam know how to install solar — they just haven't studied the theory, calculations, and regulations in the exam-specific format. This course closes that gap with 100 practice questions, 5 study modules, and 3 timed mock exams.

5 Modules 100 Questions 3 Mock Exams T1 · T2 · T3
  • All EPRA licensing tiers covered: T1, T2, and T3 tracks
  • 100 practice questions with detailed answer explanations
  • 3 timed mock exams — 40 questions each, 60-minute timer
  • Kenya Energy Act 2019 and EPRA regulatory framework
  • Formula sheet, IEC standards summary, and KPLC reference card
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Module 1: Understanding the EPRA Licensing Framework (~30 min)

  • T1, T2, T3 differences — scope, responsibilities, exam difficulty
  • How to apply, required documents, and the registration process

Module 2: Electrical Fundamentals and Safety — T1 Focus (~60 min)

  • Ohm's Law, series and parallel circuits, AC and DC electricity
  • Panel specifications, component identification, basic PPE and safety

Module 3: Solar PV Systems and Regulations — T2 Focus (~60 min)

  • System sizing formulas, IEC 60364 wiring regulations
  • Grid connection, KPLC interconnection, net metering documentation

Module 4: Advanced Design and Engineering — T3 Focus (~60 min)

  • Commercial system design, protection coordination, PVsyst, LCOE, IRR
  • IPP generation licences and East Africa solar project finance

Module 5: Kenya's Energy Regulatory Framework (~45 min)

  • Energy Act 2019 key sections, EPRA mandate and licensing renewal
  • KEBS standards, consumer protection obligations for licensed installers

Practice Questions: 100 Questions (T1: Q1-35 · T2: Q36-75 · T3: Q76-100)

  • Each question has 4 options, correct answer highlighted, detailed explanation
  • 3 full timed mock exams available in the platform
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KSh 3,500 · 7-day money-back guarantee · EPRA Exam Readiness Badge

All courses are self-paced and online. Paid courses include lifetime access and all future content updates.

Free Resource

Get Your Free Solar Sizing Starter Guide

Plus, be the first to know when any course launches — with an early-bird discount for everyone on the waitlist.

  • The panel sizing formula, explained simply
  • Battery backup calculation walkthrough
  • 10 questions to ask any solar installer
  • Early-bird course launch notifications
Recommended Pathways

Not sure where to start?
Follow a pathway.

Every learner is different. These four pathways match the most common starting points — choose the one that fits where you are right now.

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Pathway 1
New to solar? Start here.

For homeowners and business owners making a solar buying decision. Know what to ask, what to avoid, and what a fair deal looks like — before you spend a shilling.

1Is Solar Right for Me? — Free Course 2
2Optional: Solar Jumpstart (KSh 5,000) if you want to understand the design behind what you're buying
Pathway 2
Solar professional — build your foundation.

For salespeople, junior technicians, engineering students, and career changers entering the solar industry. Build step by step from entry level to expert.

1Solar Foundations — Free Course 1
2Solar Jumpstart — KSh 5,000
3Solar Pro Masterclass — KSh 25,000+
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Pathway 3
EPRA licensing — pass your exam.

For solar technicians and electricians preparing for their EPRA T1, T2, or T3 licensing exam. Targeted study, 100 practice questions, and timed mock exams.

1Solar Foundations — Free Course 1 (if needed)
2EPRA Exam Prep — KSh 3,500 · Choose your tier: T1, T2, or T3
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Pathway 4
Growing your solar business.

For solar business owners, experienced installers, and entrepreneurs who want to design better systems, win bigger clients, and build a profitable, scalable operation.

1Solar Jumpstart — KSh 5,000 (if design skills need sharpening)
2Solar Pro Masterclass — KSh 25,000+ · Advanced technical and business mastery
Course FAQ

Questions about the Academy

No prior knowledge is needed for either free course. Course 1 (Solar Foundations) is designed for complete industry beginners. Course 2 (Is Solar Right for Me?) is for homeowners and business owners with no technical background. For paid courses, Course 1 is the recommended starting point.

Click "Create Free Account" at the top of this page. Once registered, you can enrol in any free course instantly and purchase paid courses through our secure checkout. All paid courses offer a 7-day money-back guarantee, so there is no risk.

Yes. Every example, regulation reference, pricing guide, case study, and calculation is grounded in the Kenyan and East African context. You will see references to KPLC, EPRA, Kenyan solar products, local geography (Kiambu, Nairobi, Limuru, Thika), and actual market pricing throughout.

Free courses: lifetime access. Paid courses: lifetime access including all future updates to the course content. When we update a module — for example, when KPLC changes its net metering policy — you get the updated version at no extra cost.

Yes. Payment plans are available for the Solar Pro Masterclass (KSh 25,000+). Contact us via WhatsApp at +254 743 475 752 or through the enquiry form to discuss the options available to you.

Yes. All courses include a Certificate of Completion when you finish all modules. The Solar Pro Masterclass additionally awards the SheSpeaksSolar Certified Solar Professional digital badge — shareable on LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and email signatures.

Yes. We offer group enrolment packages for solar companies, NGOs, government agencies, and educational institutions. Contact us for a custom group training proposal — we will build a package that fits your team size and training objectives.

Course 5 is specifically designed for solar professionals preparing for the EPRA T1, T2, or T3 licensing exams in Kenya. It includes 5 focused study modules, 100 practice questions with full explanations organised by tier (T1, T2, T3), and 3 timed mock exams. You choose which tier track to focus on based on the exam you are preparing for.

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