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Solar Panel Installation

Practical solar for Nigerian homes.

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About this course

Hands-on intro to sizing, wiring, and installing solar systems for homes and small businesses.

Look, we know NEPA light is like a jealous lover – sometimes it shows face, sometimes it just disappears. For your business or even your home, that means darkness, spoiled goods, or just plain frustration. Before you even touch a spanner or a wire, you need to understand why putting your money into solar right now is not just a 'nice to have' but a smart, strategic move for Naija.

What you'll learn

Course syllabus — 5 lessons

  1. Why solar makes sense now10 min
  2. Sizing a system18 min
  3. Batteries 10115 min
  4. Safety on the roof12 min
  5. Project: design a real home system60 min

Your project

Solar Power for Your Home: 3kVA Design Challenge

A single PDF document containing your appliance list, calculations, system diagram, and written explanation. You can compile photos of handwritten work into the PDF.

Certificates on Skillnaija are earned, not issued for attendance: you submit this project, it is graded against a rubric, and passing issues a certificate anyone can verify.

Frequently asked questions

Is Solar Panel Installation free?

Yes. Solar Panel Installation is completely free on Skillnaija. You need a free account to open the lessons, and there is no charge for the course, the project, or the certificate.

How long does Solar Panel Installation take to complete?

4 weeks · in-person + online. There are 5 lessons, about 2 hours of material in total. You learn at your own pace and your progress is saved.

Do I need any experience to start Solar Panel Installation?

Beginner-friendly. You can start from scratch — no prior experience is assumed.

What will I learn in Solar Panel Installation?

You will build practical skills in System sizing, Wiring basics, Battery types, Safety. Every lesson is written for a Nigerian context, with examples drawn from how the work is actually done and paid for here.

Do I get a certificate for Solar Panel Installation?

Yes, but it has to be earned. You complete the course project — Solar Power for Your Home: 3kVA Design Challenge and submit it for grading. Passing the project issues a verifiable certificate; finishing the lessons alone does not.

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