Spring School 2026: Training on Solar Off-Grids: Fundamentals and Aspects on Life Cycle Engineering

In this Spring School, students from different countries will come together to explore the world of solar off-grid systems. In depth knowledge on sustainability will be taught through hands-on and practice-oriented tasks. The course will highlight life cycle engineering and end-of-life recycling of solar off-grids. Participants will gain a solid understanding of decentralized solar energy, and strengthen their problem-solving abilities, data collection techniques, teamwork, communication skills, digital skills, and sustainability knowledge in an international setting.

                                                   5 day training program    |     23rd February – 27th February 2026     |     Bochum, Germany
                          
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Solar off-grids are decentralized, solar-powered energy systems that operate independently from the main grid—ideal for remote areas and a sustainable alternative to diesel generators and utility grids. They enable climate-friendlyelectricity access, strengthenenergy independence, and open up new opportunities for innovation and local development. If you are interested in renewable energy and sustainability, this is a forward-looking topic with global relevance—hands-on, impactful, and full of potential for meaningful projects.

• Teachers can also participate to learn pedagogy and take the experience for organizing such events. 

• In addition, teachers have the opportunity to teach one session for 1 hr., on the topic of sustainability, solar energy etc. However, to do so please send a one-page summary of your agenda (Topic, Main Outcome, Interactive Element). We will select one teacher based on the forementioned points. 

To get to Capmus, you can take the U35 subway: 

• Get off at the Lennershof stop and turn left when you reach the upper elevator level, heading south.
• Follow the street “Im Westenfeld” - a one-way street - and turn left at the end.
• Turn right at the next junction, pass the parking lots on the left, then the BlueBox (left) and the H-building (right), and come to the street “Am Hochschulcampus”. Turn left here until you reach the crosswalk directly in front of the entrance to the AKAFÖ daycare center.
• Cross this and you will find yourself directly in front of the main entrance.

This summer school is part of Erasmus+ funded SEED project which aims to develop innovative vocational education and training, working with experts from five different European regions to phase out fossil fuels and contributing to Europe becoming a fossil free energy continent.

The organizers of the PV Summer School are two German project partners working in the field of sustainable technologies:

The Sustainable Technologies Laboratory at Bochum University of Applied Sciences is an innovative research centre that focuses on sustainable and forward-looking topics in the field of technology. They combine expertise and commitment to develop solutions for the challenges of a more sustainable future.

Green Power Brains is an innovative company that develops sustainable energy solutions. Their work focuses on renewable technologies such as solar power, decentralized hydrogen production, and blockchain applications. With a strong commitment to community empowerment, they also offer training programs to support local development

Mansi Mehta (mansi.mehta(at)hs-bochum.de), Aizhan Ilyassova (aizhan.ilyassova(at)hs-bochum.de)