INTELLIGENT BRANDS // Green Technology
Photovoltaic training course
boosts Oman’s renewable
energy sector
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A
five-day solar photovoltaic course
was held at the German University
of Technology in Oman (GUtech).
Oman’s Distribution Code Review Panel
(DCRP) officially certified this technical
training course. Over 20 participants from
the industry, energy distribution companies
and the academic world (including
engineering professors from GUtech) were
enrolled in the course.
The course was one of four different courses
currently offered by Shams Global Solutions
(SGS), in partnership with Solar Energy
International (SEI). “Through our course,
we are aiming to fulfil the objective of
preparing locals to take up important roles
in the renewable energy sector. The Shams
training programme covers fundamental
aspects that enhance the knowledge and
capabilities of individuals and professionals,”
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said Dr Firas Al-Abduwani, Co-Founder of
Shams Global Solutions.
The PV101: Solar Electric Design and
Installation course was developed by SEI, a
photovoltaic technical training organisation
with over 55,000 alumni worldwide, and
localised by SGS, a local Omani company
offering educational and training services
on sustainability.
Ali Al Humairi, Lecturer in the Department
of Computer Sciences at GUtech, said: “It
is a pleasant moment to realise the project
and offer the first professional solar training
in Oman. The success of the training can
be noticed from the motivation of the
participants who have shown their interest to
join our other training levels in the near future.
“The class was full and we have got many
applications for the upcoming training. It is
our honour to be one of the first participants
in the capacity building of Oman in the
renewable energy field.
“The course gave us a strong introduction
into the design and installation of solar
photovoltaic power systems, including
how to conduct solar site analysis, to
understand equipment specifications,
to correct cabling and mounting
requirements, as well as the inverter
selection, the interface protection and
safety. We are looking forward to the other
three courses SGS is offering in Oman.”
In addition, the PV101 course, SGS will
provide lab/field-based courses and
advanced theory courses on grid-tied
photovoltaic systems. Just recently they
broke ground and started construction on a
nine kW outdoors training facility at GUtech
that is being sponsored by BP Oman. n
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