Energy & Business

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.

Developed by
Solar Sister Nigeria
Funded by
Carbon Trust
Implemented by
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 9 lessons
  1. 1.1Welcome to Module 1 Enrollment required
  2. 1.2The Daily Struggle Enrollment required
  3. 1.3The Real Cost of Your Generator Enrollment required
  4. 1.4Your Personal Energy Audit Enrollment required
  5. 1.5The Solar Solution in Action Enrollment required
  6. 1.6Why Solar is a Smart Business Investment Enrollment required
  7. 1.7Calculate Your Solar Payback Enrollment required
  8. 1.8Knowledge Check Enrollment required
  9. 1.9Summary & Next Steps Enrollment required
How Solar Works – No Degree Required 9 lessons
  1. 2.1Welcome to Module 2 Enrollment required
  2. 2.2The 4 Key Parts of a Solar System Enrollment required
  3. 2.3How it All Works Together Enrollment required
  4. 2.4Busting Common Solar Myths Enrollment required
  5. 2.5How to Know What You Need (Sizing) Enrollment required
  6. 2.6Find Your Daily Power Need Enrollment required
  7. 2.7Pro-Tip: Be Smart With Your Power Enrollment required
  8. 2.8Knowledge Check Enrollment required
  9. 2.9Summary & Your Insights Enrollment required
The Money Side of Solar (Why It’s a Smart Investment) 8 lessons
  1. 3.1Welcome to Module 3 Enrollment required
  2. 3.2Your Generator: The “Money Pit” Enrollment required
  3. 3.3The 5-Year Cost Battle (Gen vs. Solar) Enrollment required
  4. 3.4How to Pay for Solar (You Don’t Need All the Cash Today) Enrollment required
  5. 3.5The “Oga” Financial Tools (Made Simple) Enrollment required
  6. 3.6Calculate Your Payback Period Enrollment required
  7. 3.7Knowledge Check Enrollment required
  8. 3.8Summary & Your Insights Enrollment required
How to Make Your Business Credible & Finance-Ready 7 lessons
  1. 4.1Welcome to Module 4 Enrollment required
  2. 4.2Why Your Credibility Matters Enrollment required
  3. 4.3Your Finance-Readiness Checklist Enrollment required
  4. 4.4Financing Options Made Simple Enrollment required
  5. 4.57 Steps to Look Big (Credibility) Enrollment required
  6. 4.6Knowledge Check Enrollment required
  7. 4.7Summary & Next Steps Enrollment required
How to Choose the Right Solar Solution and Installer 9 lessons
  1. 5.1Welcome to Module 5 Enrollment required
  2. 5.2The Solar Market Wahala Enrollment required
  3. 5.3Your 7-Point Checklist for Choosing a Good Vendor Enrollment required
  4. 5.4Who Would You Choose? Enrollment required
  5. 5.5How to Read a Quotation (The ‘Quote’) Enrollment required
  6. 5.6Understanding Your ‘Insurance’ (Warranty) Enrollment required
  7. 5.7How to Protect Your Investment Enrollment required
  8. 5.8Knowledge Check Enrollment required
  9. 5.9Summary & Next Steps Enrollment required
How to Use and Maintain Your Solar System 7 lessons
  1. 6.1Welcome to Module 6 Enrollment required
  2. 6.2Your Daily Habits for a Healthy System Enrollment required
  3. 6.3How to Service Your System (It’s Easy!) Enrollment required
  4. 6.4Don’t Panic! (Troubleshooting) Enrollment required
  5. 6.5Managing Your Insurance (Warranties & Support) Enrollment required
  6. 6.6Knowledge Check Enrollment required
  7. 6.7Summary & Your Insights Enrollment required
From Solar Power to Business Growth 11 lessons
  1. 7.1Welcome to Module 7 Enrollment required
  2. 7.2Let’s Talk About Your Business Enrollment required
  3. 7.3Cut Your Costs, Keep Your Profit Enrollment required
  4. 7.4Open Longer, Sell More Enrollment required
  5. 7.5New Business Ideas Enrollment required
  6. 7.6What’s Your New Business Idea? Enrollment required
  7. 7.7The Money Plan: Is It Worth It? (ROI) Enrollment required
  8. 7.8Calculate Your Monthly Gain Enrollment required
  9. 7.9Real Stories, Real Growth Enrollment required
  10. 7.10Knowledge Check Enrollment required
  11. 7.11Summary & Course Wrap-up Enrollment required
Building Trust & Spreading the Word 8 lessons
  1. 8.1Welcome to Module 8 Enrollment required
  2. 8.2How to Handle Doubts and Myths Enrollment required
  3. 8.3Find Your Local Solar Champions Enrollment required
  4. 8.4Seeing is Believing (Demos & Support) Enrollment required
  5. 8.5Work Together (Partnerships) Enrollment required
  6. 8.6Plan a “Market Solar Day” Enrollment required
  7. 8.7Knowledge Check Enrollment required
  8. 8.8Summary & Your Insights Enrollment required
Your Step-by-Step Plan to Get Solar 10 lessons
  1. 9.1Welcome to Module 9 Enrollment required
  2. 9.2The 5-Step Solar Adoption Plan (Overview) Enrollment required
  3. 9.3Step 1 – Know Your Power (Your Energy Audit) Enrollment required
  4. 9.4Step 2 – Find the Money (Financing Options) Enrollment required
  5. 9.5Step 2 (Continued) – Case Study Enrollment required
  6. 9.6Step 3 – Choose Your Vendor & Products Enrollment required
  7. 9.7Step 4 – Installation & Maintenance Enrollment required
  8. 9.8Step 5 – You Are Not Alone (Your Support Network) Enrollment required
  9. 9.9Knowledge Check Enrollment required
  10. 9.10Summary & Your Insights Enrollment required