- School of Renewable Energy · Sunyani, Ghana
Training the engineers who power Africa's renewable future.
5
energy disciplines, one practical center
Solar
Wind
Biogas
Electric Vehicles
Energy Storage
Accredited & practical
TVET/NVTI accredited training built on real installations, field trips and industry attachments.
Our approach
01 — Methodology
A calm, deliberate path from enrolment to deployment.
Hands-on practicals, field trips, industrial visits, internships and attachments are the backbone of our training. Every trainee moves through four stages.
STAGE 01
Apply & enrol
Admissions run year-round and close one month before each cohort. Open to JHS through PhD holders, ages 16–50.
STAGE 02
Train hands-on
Four progressive modules — from electrical fundamentals to full system installation, repair and integration on real equipment.
STAGE 03
Field & industry
Field trips, industrial visits, internships and attachments place trainees on live sites with our partner network.
STAGE 04
Certify & deploy
Graduate with a recognised TVET/NVTI credential and the practical competence to deploy and maintain systems anywhere.
Programs
02 — School of Renewable Energy
Five flagship programs across the energy mix.
Intensive three-month cohorts with practicals, field trips and internships built in. Select a program to explore it.
SENG · DSE
Solar Energy Engineering
Department of Solar Energy
From electrical fundamentals to grid-tied, off-grid and hybrid PV systems integrated with storage — install, commission, troubleshoot and maintain real systems.
PV systems
Charge controllers
Inverters
Hybrid + storage
Cohort
3 Jan – 31 Mar
Format
Hands-on, on-site
Structure
4 modules · 8 units
BENG · DBE
Biogas & Biomass Engineering
Dept. of Biogas & Biomass
Turn organic waste into clean energy — design, size, build and operate digesters, then integrate biogas with cooking, generators, CHP and solar PV.
Anaerobic digestion
Plant sizing
Gas purification
CHP integration
Cohort
1 May – 31 Jul
Format
Plant + lab work
Structure
4 modules · 8 units
WENG · DWE
Wind Energy Engineering
Department of Wind Energy
Understand the wind resource and the machines that harvest it — turbine components, site assessment, installation, maintenance and grid integration.
Turbine components
Site analysis
Weibull / wind rose
Grid integration
Cohort
1 Sep – 30 Nov
Format
Field + simulation
Structure
4 modules · 8 units
EV · SoRE
Electric Vehicles
School of Renewable Energy
Powertrain fundamentals, battery systems and charging infrastructure — diagnose, maintain and deploy electric mobility for the African market.
Powertrain
Battery systems
Charging infra
Diagnostics
Cohort
1 Sep – 30 Nov
Format
Garage practicum
Structure
4 modules · 8 units
ESS · SoRE
Energy Storage Systems
School of Renewable Energy
Battery and hybrid storage for residential, commercial and industrial systems — sizing, safety, installation and integration with solar and the grid.
Battery sizing
BMS & safety
Hybrid systems
Backup power
Cohort
3 Jan – 31 Mar
Format
Workshop intensive
Structure
4 modules · 8 units
Solar Energy Engineering
SENG · DSE
Biogas & Biomass Engineering
BENG · DBE
Wind Energy Engineering
WENG · DWE
Electric Vehicles
EV · SoRE
Energy Storage Systems
ESS · SoRE
Curriculum
03 — Inside the modules
Four modules. Eight units. One practical engineer.
From electrical fundamentals through full-system installation. Choose a department, then step through the modules.
Solar Energy Engineering
SENG · Department of Solar Energy
From electrical fundamentals to grid-tied, off-grid and hybrid PV systems integrated with energy storage. Trainees install, commission, troubleshoot and maintain real systems.
Electrical Fundamentals
Key topics
- Basic principles of electricity
- Electrical circuits and symbols
- Voltage, current, resistance, power
Learning outcomes
- Electrical safety rules
- Interpret simple circuits
- Apply safety practices
Electrical Wiring
Key topics
- Types of wiring systems
- Cables and conductors
- Wiring techniques & terminations
Learning outcomes
- Breakers, fuses, protection
- Installation & maintenance
- Carry out basic installations
Solar Energy & Systems
Key topics
- Overview of solar energy
- Components of PV systems
- Panel types & configurations
Learning outcomes
- Charge controllers & batteries
- Inverters & grid connection
- Configure solar panels
Install, Repair & Integration
Key topics
- Mounting & commissioning
- Fault diagnosis & repair
- Preventive maintenance
Learning outcomes
- Grid-tied, off-grid & hybrid
- Energy storage technologies
- Backup power solutions
Graduate outcomes — Install complete PV systems, diagnose and repair faults, perform preventive maintenance, integrate with building wiring and configure energy storage.
Biogas & Biomass Engineering
BENG · Dept. of Biogas & Biomass
Turn organic waste into clean energy. Trainees design, size, build and operate digesters, then integrate biogas with cooking, generators, CHP and solar PV.
Biogas & Organic Waste
Key topics
- Principles of biogas
- Sources of organic waste
- Anaerobic digestion process
Learning outcomes
- Benefits of biogas systems
- Environmental & health impacts
- Understand digestion stages
Plant Design & Sizing
Key topics
- Types of digesters
- Household & farm-scale systems
- Gas demand estimation
Learning outcomes
- Digester volume calculation
- Retention time
- Design small & medium plants
Components & Installation
Key topics
- Inlet & outlet chambers
- Gas storage systems
- Piping and valves
Learning outcomes
- Gas purification (H₂S removal)
- Safety devices
- Leak detection & commissioning
Operation & Utilisation
Key topics
- Feeding & slurry management
- Monitoring pH & temperature
- Troubleshooting & maintenance
Learning outcomes
- Cooking, generators & CHP
- Integration with solar PV
- Economic analysis
Graduate outcomes — Operate biogas plants efficiently, diagnose problems, maintain performance, utilize biogas across applications and perform basic feasibility analysis.
Wind Energy Engineering
WENG · Department of Wind Energy
Understand the wind resource and the machines that harvest it — from turbine components and site assessment to installation, maintenance and grid integration.
Wind Energy Fundamentals
Key topics
- Intro to wind power
- History & development
- Energy conversion principles
Learning outcomes
- Wind characteristics & speed
- Environmental & safety
- Interpret wind resource data
Turbine Components & Design
Key topics
- Horizontal & vertical axis types
- Rotor blades & aerodynamics
- Nacelle components
Learning outcomes
- Tower design & structure
- Yaw & pitch control
- Differentiate turbine types
Resource & Site Analysis
Key topics
- Wind rose diagrams
- Weibull distribution
- Site selection criteria
Learning outcomes
- Data collection methods
- Anemometers & wind vanes
- Project feasibility analysis
Installation & Integration
Key topics
- Foundations & tower erection
- Wiring & grid connection
- Inspection & maintenance
Learning outcomes
- Grid integration of wind
- Hybrid wind-solar systems
- Power quality & feasibility
Graduate outcomes — Assist in turbine installation, perform routine maintenance safely, diagnose common faults, integrate wind into networks and evaluate feasibility.
What we stand for
04 — Mandate & values
Reputed for excellence, integrity, transparency and innovation.
Mandate
Equip the African youth and renewable engineers with hands-on skills across solar, wind, biogas, biomass, EVs and ESS — for efficient deployment.
Mission
Train the African youth in practical renewable technologies for efficient deployment across residential, commercial and industrial environments.
Vision
To become a leading practical renewable energy training center, reputed for excellence and innovation in Africa and beyond.
Short courses
05 — Two-week intensives
Two weeks. One specific skill. Stackable.
Focused upgrades for working practitioners — pumping, irrigation, water heating and kiln charcoal production. Run twice a year.
Solar · 2 weeks
Solar water pumping
PV-direct and battery-backed pumping, sizing and field installation for agricultural and rural water supply.
Registration closes 28 Feb
Solar · 2 weeks
Solar water irrigation
Irrigation design, drip and sprinkler integration and PV array sizing for smallholder farms.
Registration closes 30 Jun
Solar · 2 weeks
Solar water heating
Sizing, plumbing integration and installation of solar thermal systems for homes and facilities.
Registration closes 31 Oct
Biomass · 2 weeks
Kiln charcoal production
Efficient, lower-emission charcoal production techniques and kiln operation for sustainable biomass use.
Registration closes 28 Feb
Leadership
06 — Director of Training
Led by practitioners with a proven record.
Ferka-Ahenkorah Atta Snr.
Director of Training · Executive Secretary
Director of Training · Executive Secretary
Ferka-Ahenkorah Atta Senior
Education
MSc Sustainable Energy Mgmt · BSc Renewable Energy Eng — UENR, Sunyani
Experience
Energy Commission · GRIDCo · NEDCo · Dream Renewables · BAK Energy
Training
RCEES · RES4Africa / Micro-Grid Academy, Kenya · Dream Renewables, UK–Ghana
Board members
07 — Oversight
A board of engineers and academics.
Board Chairman
Ing. Prof. Nana Sarfo Agyemang Derkyi
Executive Secretary
Ing. Ferka-Ahenkorah Atta Snr.
Member
Ing. Kofi Boamah
Member
Ing. Emmanuel Quansah
Member
Ing. Prof. Samuel Gyamfi
Member
Ing. Prof. Eric Antwi
Member
Ing. Hubert Zan
Manager
Mr. Kofi Boamah Arhin
Field Expert
Mr. Elkana Atikle Yaovi
Admissions
08 — Requirements & intake
Open admissions, year-round intake.
Admissions are open throughout the year, closing one month before each training begins. Here’s what’s required and when each program runs.
Entry requirements
All applicants must be able to read and write.
Open to JHS, SHS, 1st degree, 2nd degree and PhD holders.
Genuine interest in the course selected.
Between the ages of 16 and 50 years.
Willing to wear the prescribed training attire.
Fees paid via the center’s GCB account, Sunyani branch.
2026 program intake
Close 1 Dec
Close 1 Dec
Close 1 Apr
Close 1 Aug
Close 1 Aug
Contact & apply
Begin your application today.
Tell us which discipline draws you and our admissions team will guide you through enrolment, fees and the start of your cohort.
Location
SYDA Center, Sunyani
Bono Region, Ghana
hello@syda-geic.org
Phone
+233 00 000 0000
Bank
GCB · Sunyani Branch