Solar Adoption in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Learn how to cut generator costs, switch to affordable solar power, and use reliable energy to grow your business — step by step, in plain language.
- Solar Sister Nigeria
- Carbon Trust
- Anfani and Solar Sister
Course Overview
What you’ll learn
- Calculate the real cost of your generator and compare it to solar
- Understand how a solar system works and what size your business needs
- Explore financing options that don't require full payment upfront
- Choose a trustworthy installer and avoid fake products
- Maintain your system to ensure it lasts 25 years or more
- Use reliable solar power to grow your income and serve more customers
Curriculum
Your Business, Your Power: Why Solar Makes Sense
- 1.1Welcome to Module 1 Enrollment required
- 1.2The Daily Struggle Enrollment required
- 1.3The Real Cost of Your Generator Enrollment required
- 1.4Your Personal Energy Audit Enrollment required
- 1.5The Solar Solution in Action Enrollment required
- 1.6Why Solar is a Smart Business Investment Enrollment required
- 1.7Calculate Your Solar Payback Enrollment required
- 1.8Knowledge Check Enrollment required
- 1.9Summary & Next Steps Enrollment required
How Solar Works – No Degree Required
- 2.1Welcome to Module 2 Enrollment required
- 2.2The 4 Key Parts of a Solar System Enrollment required
- 2.3How it All Works Together Enrollment required
- 2.4Busting Common Solar Myths Enrollment required
- 2.5How to Know What You Need (Sizing) Enrollment required
- 2.6Find Your Daily Power Need Enrollment required
- 2.7Pro-Tip: Be Smart With Your Power Enrollment required
- 2.8Knowledge Check Enrollment required
- 2.9Summary & Your Insights Enrollment required
The Money Side of Solar (Why It’s a Smart Investment)
- 3.1Welcome to Module 3 Enrollment required
- 3.2Your Generator: The “Money Pit” Enrollment required
- 3.3The 5-Year Cost Battle (Gen vs. Solar) Enrollment required
- 3.4How to Pay for Solar (You Don’t Need All the Cash Today) Enrollment required
- 3.5The “Oga” Financial Tools (Made Simple) Enrollment required
- 3.6Calculate Your Payback Period Enrollment required
- 3.7Knowledge Check Enrollment required
- 3.8Summary & Your Insights Enrollment required
How to Make Your Business Credible & Finance-Ready
- 4.1Welcome to Module 4 Enrollment required
- 4.2Why Your Credibility Matters Enrollment required
- 4.3Your Finance-Readiness Checklist Enrollment required
- 4.4Financing Options Made Simple Enrollment required
- 4.57 Steps to Look Big (Credibility) Enrollment required
- 4.6Knowledge Check Enrollment required
- 4.7Summary & Next Steps Enrollment required
How to Choose the Right Solar Solution and Installer
- 5.1Welcome to Module 5 Enrollment required
- 5.2The Solar Market Wahala Enrollment required
- 5.3Your 7-Point Checklist for Choosing a Good Vendor Enrollment required
- 5.4Who Would You Choose? Enrollment required
- 5.5How to Read a Quotation (The ‘Quote’) Enrollment required
- 5.6Understanding Your ‘Insurance’ (Warranty) Enrollment required
- 5.7How to Protect Your Investment Enrollment required
- 5.8Knowledge Check Enrollment required
- 5.9Summary & Next Steps Enrollment required
How to Use and Maintain Your Solar System
- 6.1Welcome to Module 6 Enrollment required
- 6.2Your Daily Habits for a Healthy System Enrollment required
- 6.3How to Service Your System (It’s Easy!) Enrollment required
- 6.4Don’t Panic! (Troubleshooting) Enrollment required
- 6.5Managing Your Insurance (Warranties & Support) Enrollment required
- 6.6Knowledge Check Enrollment required
- 6.7Summary & Your Insights Enrollment required
From Solar Power to Business Growth
- 7.1Welcome to Module 7 Enrollment required
- 7.2Let’s Talk About Your Business Enrollment required
- 7.3Cut Your Costs, Keep Your Profit Enrollment required
- 7.4Open Longer, Sell More Enrollment required
- 7.5New Business Ideas Enrollment required
- 7.6What’s Your New Business Idea? Enrollment required
- 7.7The Money Plan: Is It Worth It? (ROI) Enrollment required
- 7.8Calculate Your Monthly Gain Enrollment required
- 7.9Real Stories, Real Growth Enrollment required
- 7.10Knowledge Check Enrollment required
- 7.11Summary & Course Wrap-up Enrollment required
Building Trust & Spreading the Word
- 8.1Welcome to Module 8 Enrollment required
- 8.2How to Handle Doubts and Myths Enrollment required
- 8.3Find Your Local Solar Champions Enrollment required
- 8.4Seeing is Believing (Demos & Support) Enrollment required
- 8.5Work Together (Partnerships) Enrollment required
- 8.6Plan a “Market Solar Day” Enrollment required
- 8.7Knowledge Check Enrollment required
- 8.8Summary & Your Insights Enrollment required
Your Step-by-Step Plan to Get Solar
- 9.1Welcome to Module 9 Enrollment required
- 9.2The 5-Step Solar Adoption Plan (Overview) Enrollment required
- 9.3Step 1 – Know Your Power (Your Energy Audit) Enrollment required
- 9.4Step 2 – Find the Money (Financing Options) Enrollment required
- 9.5Step 2 (Continued) – Case Study Enrollment required
- 9.6Step 3 – Choose Your Vendor & Products Enrollment required
- 9.7Step 4 – Installation & Maintenance Enrollment required
- 9.8Step 5 – You Are Not Alone (Your Support Network) Enrollment required
- 9.9Knowledge Check Enrollment required
- 9.10Summary & Your Insights Enrollment required