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Solar Water Heating and Solar Thermal for Commercial Buildings

Hot water is a large and often overlooked energy cost for hotels, hospitals and residences, and Africa's strong sun makes solar thermal a compelling answer. This programme covers the sizing, selection and integration of solar water heating for commercial buildings. Delegates learn to design reliable systems, integrate them with existing plant and avoid the pitfalls that undermine performance.

What you will be able to do

  • Estimate hot water demand and load patterns for a commercial building.
  • Compare solar thermal collector and system types for different needs.
  • Size collectors, storage and backup heating for reliable supply.
  • Integrate solar water heating with existing boilers and plant.
  • Specify controls, freeze and overheat protection for local conditions.
  • Plan commissioning and maintenance to sustain performance.

Course outline

  1. 01Hot Water Demand Assessment
  2. 02Solar Thermal Collector Types
  3. 03System Configurations
  4. 04Sizing Collectors and Storage
  5. 05Integration with Existing Plant
  6. 06Controls and Protection
  7. 07Commissioning and Maintenance

Who should attend

Facilities and building services engineers, hospitality and healthcare estate managers, installers and consultants will benefit from this course.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Cape Town2R10,000
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Online2US$900
7 to 8 Sep 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Cairo2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Accra2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Durban2R10,000
26 to 27 Oct 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
9 to 10 Nov 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Dubai2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Lagos2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Harare2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Kampala2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Pretoria2R10,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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