Develop a real career in Solar PV, from Fundamentals to Advanced. This course was built by a Chief Engineer with 27 years in the energy sector, designing Utility Scale Solar PV projects for IPP’s, grid integration and development

The GMC Learning Portal is your home base for the GMC Solar PV Learning Journey — from zero experience to job-ready skills, backed by 820+ MWp of real utility-scale projects.

Start by registering for your unique GMC student number. This unlocks your learner access, certificate info and future pathway levels.

No prior experience required

Designed for South African conditions

Mobile-first PDFs

Certificate & industry visibility path

Registration is free and gives you your GMC student number, your access links and the details we use when preparing your GMC certificate.
Already registered? Open your Solar PV Learning Journey

Why solar, why now?

Energy transition = new jobs, new businesses.

South Africa is moving fast into renewables. While old industries slow down, solar is creating opportunities for technicians, designers, installers and entrepreneurs.

✓ Load-shedding and tariffs are driving rooftop and C&I solar.
✓ Companies need people who actually understand PV protection and design.
✓ Youth unemployment is high — solar is one of the few growing sectors.

Why GMC?

GMC Energy Solutions has contributed to over 820 MWp of real utility-scale projects — not just theory. The same engineer behind those projects built this learning pathway.

✓ Content from real project experience, not copy-paste slides.
✓ Clear path from beginner to advanced.
✓ Future access to installer partners and industry database.

Choose your right starting point.

Begin with Solar PV Fundamentals. Intermediate and Advanced levels will open up automatically inside your GMC journey as they launch.

Level 1 • Available now

Solar PV Fundamentals

Learn the core concepts, components and protection principles that every solar professional and entrepreneur must understand. 9 modules + bonus, designed for South African conditions.

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Includes full module breakdown and a link to the free ebook if you want to explore first.

Level 2 • Coming soon

Intermediate Solar PV

Inverters, batteries, mounting systems, AC/DC protection and SSEG-ready design. Built to prepare you for real-world installations and PV GreenCard requirements.

Launching inside the GMC Learning Portal. Fundamentals students will be notified first.

Level 3 • Pathway

Advanced & Installer Path

Deeper design insight, utility-scale thinking, and access to practical installer partners plus PV GreenCard-aligned training options.

Details will be shared via email as the pathway opens to GMC learners and graduates.