Engineering and CAD
EDGE Academy: solar energy fundamentals
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A 90-minute course on solar energy fundamentals, with a certificate of participation.
The link goes to the provider's own site. You enrol there, not here.
- Provider
- SolarEdge
- What you get
- a certificate
- Weight on a CV
- weak signal
- Time cost
- ~2 h
- Validity
- No cut-off date
- Language
- in English
- Verified
- 7 August 2026
What this is
EDGE Academy explains the logic of a photovoltaic system: panels, inverters, optimisers, monitoring and safety. The course is short and pitched at introductory level.
Full installer certification requires regional training and is not closed out by this free course. So this is a start in a field where demand in Georgia is growing, not a finished qualification.
Who it is for
Anyone entering the renewables sector or dealing with solar systems in passing.
How to get it
- 1Open SolarEdge and create a free account.
- 2Work through the material, ~2 h in total.
- 3Complete every module. There is no exam.
- 4Download the PDF and keep the verification link.
From Georgia
Free and open from Georgia.
What to watch for
Installer certification is separate and tied to regional training.
Frequently asked questions
Is EDGE Academy: solar energy fundamentals really free?
The credential itself costs nothing: what you receive is a certificate. Checked against SolarEdge's own page on 7 August 2026.
How long does EDGE Academy: solar energy fundamentals take?
SolarEdge states roughly 2 hours. It is self-paced.
Can I take it from Georgia?
Free and open from Georgia.