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Solar Academy: A 5-Day Fix for Turkey's Installer Shortage
The biggest bottleneck in Turkey's fast-growing residential solar market is a shortage of skilled installers. Here's how Solar Academy's 40-hour intensive program closes that gap.
March 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Demand for solar installations in Turkey has outpaced the supply of certified, experienced installers. Solar Academy, a joint initiative by TFTC and a leading solar panel manufacturer, was built to close exactly that gap: a one-week, intensive, hands-on training program.
The program is held in İzmir and Ankara and runs 5 days for a total of 40 hours. The early days cover theoretical training — solar technologies, system design, electrical connections, and international standards such as IEC and TÜV, alongside Turkey's legal requirements. This is followed by installation simulations built around the 8 most common roof types in Turkey, each with its own tools and techniques.
The core of the program is hands-on installation and energy-output testing on real roof projects, followed by post-installation performance analysis. It closes with theoretical and practical exams; participants who pass receive an internationally recognized certification.
The benefit runs in multiple directions: faster market entry and fewer warranty claims for manufacturers, happier customers and a stronger professional network for installers, and career growth and job opportunities for the installers themselves.
Key Points
- •5-day, 40-hour intensive program — held in İzmir and Ankara
- •Theory + simulations for 8 roof types + hands-on real-project installation
- •Ends with theoretical and practical exams and international certification
- •Delivers mutual benefit for manufacturers, installers, and customers