Deadline Extended: First Solar PV Installer Certification Exam in Cabo Verde

Deadline Extended: First Solar PV Installer Certification Exam in Cabo Verde

The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), the Cabo Verde Institute for Quality Management and Intellectual Property (IGQPI) and the Centre for Renewable Energy and Industrial Maintenance (CERMI) have launched the first certification for off-grid solar photovoltaic system technicians (level 1) in Cabo Verde. This certification aims to solve the problem of quality in solar photovoltaic equipment installations, while raising quality standards and end-user satisfaction levels. Among other benefits, certified technicians can benefit from professional mobility throughout the ECOWAS region.

Professionals (electricians and electromechanics, power engineers, etc.) and electricians with at least 2 years’ experience are eligible for certification through a theoretical and practical examination. The extended deadline for applications is on the 14th of October, 2024. The certification exam will take place from October 17 to 19 at CERMI in Praia, Cabo Verde. To apply, send your curriculum vitae and a copy of your certificate to info@cermicv.com.

For candidates wishing to prepare for the certification exam, the CdC3C training center will be organizing refresher training courses.

For further information, including registration details, please consult the brochure available below in Portuguese.