Program

SolarSTEP

About

The goal of the SolarSTEP (Solar SMEs Training & Entrepreneurship Program) is to equip community representatives, mechanics and engineers with knowledge they can use to implement solar projects and businesses to accelerate the use of renewable energy in local communities across Thailand. The program aims to strengthen local solar entrepreneurs to increase the survival rates of solar MSMEs in Thailand and make efficient clean energy accessible to everyone.

We are expanding our training program to cover all four regions of Thailand with limited registration slots available. This year, we’ll launch a new training center in Chiang Mai (Northern area) by Q1 2024, followed by Nakhon Chai Sri (Central area) in Q2 2024, Rayong or Chonburi (Eastern area) in Q3 2024, and Song Khla (Southern area) in Q4 2024. Finally, we’ll open a center in Nakhon Ratchasima or Khon Kaen (E-saan area) by Q1 2025.

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Program Benefits:

Technical Training

Through hands-on workshops and training sessions, participants will learn about solar panel design, Open Solar software, battery and inverter installation.

Mentorship

Participants get to meet and learn from industry experts and have the opportunity to network with local governmental organizations.

Business Knowledge

Develop an entrepreneurial mindset and the necessary business skills and learn about the different types of solar business models.

PAST PROGRAM

SolarSTEP 2023

In partnership with PEA ENCOM Smart Solution, a subsidiary company of the Provincial Electricity Authority of Thailand, we hosted the SolarSTEP training for 44 solar entrepreneurs from various provinces across Thailand.

Intending to empower Solar EPCs across the country, the intensive 2-day training program was designed to decentralize solar MSMEs by providing training on solar energy assessment, solar ROI calculation, and an effective solar design and proposal software (OpenSolar) to people at the grassroots level.

What’s
included:

2 in-person bootcamps

10 online bootcamps

3 site visits

12 mentoring sessions

(45 mins/session)/each enterprise

Grants distribution

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Program

Timeline

1 NOV – 31 DEC 2023

PHASE 1: Accelerator Design

1 JAN – 29 FEB 2024

PHASE 2: Accelerator Launch & Outreach

1 MAR – 15 APRIL 2024

PHASE 3: Selection of Enterprises

16 APR – 31 OCT 2024

PHASE 4: Implementation of Accelerator Program

1 NOV 24 – 31 JULY 25

PHASE 5: Impact Acceleration

1 AUGUST – 30 SEP 2025

PHASE 6: End-of-program Reporting

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