Solar PV Rooftop Training Entrepreneurship Development

1. Partnership To Advance Clean Energy-Deployment (PACE-D)
Technical Assistance Program
Presented by
USAID PACE-D TA Program
Apr-18
Solar PV Rooftop Training Program For Entrepreneurs
Session:
Introduction to the Course

2. Contents
Introduction
Background – Opportunities in solar sector and Need for
training
Themes covered in this training
Participants’ takeaways
Information to participants

3. Opportunities in Solar Sector
 Ambitious targets by government/s
 Solar becoming attractive in many scenarios with (or even without) any support /
incentives
 Exponential growth needed / envisaged
 Rooftop grid connect and off-grid segments are open for MSMEs, unlike MW
scale projects where opportunity lies only in employment

4. Need for Training
 Experience in India limited - of about 4-5 years
 Numerous new Indian companies entering the business without prior knowledge
– they depend on experienced vendors, employees, contractors and associates
 Many existing foreign solar companies entering Indian market – they need
manpower with information and knowledge about not only technology but also
the Indian scene and other managerial capabilities
 Entrepreneurs need techno-commercial knowledge to start solar business

5. Themes Covered in this Training
Introduction to Technology
Technical Architecture
Markets & Business Models
Policy, Regulations & Programs
SPVRT Financing
Project Management & Implementation

6. Themes Covered in this Training
 Solar PV Technology
 Types of systems
 System components
 Site assessment and system sizing
 Modules and Inverters
 Balance of Plant
Introduction to Technology

7. Themes Covered in this Training
 Rooftop architecture and design parameters
 Design and Installation
 Interconnection and Metering
 Safety and Standards
 Half day site visit
Technical Architecture

8. Themes Covered in this Training
 Basic Business models for Rooftop PV
 Global and Indian models
 Solar Rooftop market development – key trends and experience
 Marketing in solar business
Markets & Business Models

9. Themes Covered in this Training
 National policy framework for RTPV
 National regulatory framework
 Key programs for RTPV
 Incentives available
Policy, Regulations & Programs

10. Themes Covered in this Training
 Project Costing and Economics
 Project Financing
 Project risks and risk mitigation
 Contract structures and agreements
SPVRT Financing

11. Themes Covered in this Training
 RTPV project management
 Implementation requirements
 Standards and procedures for project development
Project Management & Implementation

12. Program Methodology
 19 Sessions with subject specific inputs
 Case studies and exercises
 Question and Answer sessions
 All sessions to be as interactive as possible
 End-of-the-program evaluation through multiple choice test
 ½ day site visit to existing project
 Program conducted by industry experts with good training experience

13.  Comprehensive overview of Solar Sector with special focus on Solar PV Rooftop
segment
 Basic understanding of technology and components
 Exposure to policy framework in India defining this segment
 How you can start your business or find a job in the industry
 How you can execute the Solar PV Rooftop project
What will I get from this Training

14.  State specific regulations and policies to understand technical and procedural
requirements for the specific project to be taken up
 Detailed system designing
 Engineering and preparation of Bill of Quantities for the system
 Tax structures and incentives available for projects under specific program framework
 Market based costing of system material on given date
What is not covered in this Training

15. Information to Participants
 Be present on time as per the program schedule
 Please keep your mobile OFF or in silent mode
 Do not hesitate to ask relevant questions
 Please carry the presentation material (PPTs), handbook and any reference
materials provided to you
 For further study information government policy and programs visit
www.mnre.gov.in
 For further information on solar training visit www.nise.res.in
 For further information on Green job sector skill council www.greenskillcouncil.in
 At the end of the course the material would be uploaded on www.pace-d.com
for participants to download if desired

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Anurag Mishra
Senior Clean Energy Specialist
USAID/India
Email: amishra@usaid.gov
Disclaimer:
This training material is made possible by the support of the American
People through the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID). The contents of this material are the sole
responsibility of Nexant, Inc. and do not necessarily reflect the views of
USAID or the United States Government. This material was prepared
under Contract Number AID-386-C-12-00001.