Federal Government Opens Applications for Free Solar PV Installation Training for Nigerians
Job Description
The Federal Government, in collaboration with Siemens Energy and the German development agency, GIZ, has opened applications for a free Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installation Training Programme for professionals, technicians, graduates, undergraduates, and young people interested in building careers in the renewable energy sector.
The training is offered under the Siemens Energy Education and Development (SEED) Project and supported by the Nigerian Energy Support Programme, a technical assistance programme co-funded by the European Union and the German Government and implemented by GIZ.
About the Free Solar Installation Training
The programme is designed to equip participants with practical and technical skills in Solar Photovoltaic Installation through a combination of:
- Theoretical instruction
- Hands-on practical sessions
- Technical site visits
- Competency assessments
Participants who successfully complete the training will receive COREN certification.
The training will be conducted onsite over three weeks, so applicants must be available to attend the programme in person at their selected training location.
Who Can Apply?
The programme is open to a wide range of applicants, including:
- Professionals interested in renewable energy
- Technicians interested in solar PV installation
- Young people seeking careers in the renewable energy sector
- Young professionals in relevant fields
- Recent ND graduates
- Recent HND graduates
- Undergraduates
- Applicants with practical work experience
- Applicants without previous practical experience
- Applicants without formal educational qualifications
- Anyone passionate about renewable energy and solar technology
Formal education or previous practical experience is not mandatory, making the programme accessible to people from different educational and professional backgrounds.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply, applicants must:
- Have an interest in solar photovoltaic installation or renewable energy careers.
- Be available to participate in the full three-week training.
- Be able to attend the training onsite in Lagos or Abeokuta, Ogun State.
- Provide accurate personal, educational and professional information.
- Upload the required documents where applicable.
Training Benefits
Selected participants will receive:
- Free Solar Photovoltaic Installation training
- Theoretical and technical instruction
- Hands-on practical training
- Technical site visits
- Competency assessments
- COREN certification upon successful completion
- Meals on training days
Important: Accommodation and transportation costs will not be covered. Participants are expected to make their own accommodation and transportation arrangements.
Application Requirements
Applicants will be required to provide:
- Full name
- Gender
- Phone number
- Email address
- Preferred training location
- Availability for the three-week onsite training
- Highest level of education
- Employment status
- Work experience
- Sector of employment
Applicants with formal educational backgrounds will also be required to upload:
- Most recent CV
- Degree certificate or other relevant educational qualifications
- Other relevant professional certificates, where applicable
The application deadline is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Training Locations and Duration
The training will be delivered at designated centres in:
- Lagos
- Abeokuta, Ogun State
Each training stream will run for three weeks and will be conducted entirely onsite.
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Requirements
To apply, applicants must:
- Have an interest in solar photovoltaic installation or renewable energy careers.
- Be available to participate in the full three-week training.
- Be able to attend the training onsite in Lagos or Abeokuta, Ogun State.
- Provide accurate personal, educational and professional information.
- Upload the required documents where applicable.
Training Benefits
Selected participants will receive:
- Free Solar Photovoltaic Installation training
- Theoretical and technical instruction
- Hands-on practical training
- Technical site visits
- Competency assessments
- COREN certification upon successful completion
- Meals on training days
Important: Accommodation and transportation costs will not be covered. Participants are expected to make their own accommodation and transportation arrangements.
Application Requirements
Applicants will be required to provide:
- Full name
- Gender
- Phone number
- Email address
- Preferred training location
- Availability for the three-week onsite training
- Highest level of education
- Employment status
- Work experience
- Sector of employment
Applicants with formal educational backgrounds will also be required to upload:
- Most recent CV
- Degree certificate or other relevant educational qualifications
- Other relevant professional certificates, where applicable
The application deadline is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Training Locations and Duration
The training will be delivered at designated centres in:
- Lagos
- Abeokuta, Ogun State
Each training stream will run for three weeks and will be conducted entirely onsite.