AREP / PQRS Accreditation

IEPA is an Accredited PQRS Training Provider and AREP Assessment Centre for Solar PV Practitioners

The Institute of Energy Professionals Africa (IEPA) is proud to be recognised as a PQRS Accredited Training Provider and an AREP Accredited Assessment Centre for Levels 1, 2, and 3 Solar PV assessments. These accreditations reinforce IEPA’s role as a trusted leader in advancing professional standards, skills development, and quality assurance within South Africa’s renewable energy sector.

PQRS Accreditation – Advancing Quality in Solar Training

IEPA has successfully met all criteria and requirements to be recognised under the PV GreenCard® Quality Recognition Scheme (PQRS) as an accredited training provider. This accreditation confirms that IEPA delivers training aligned with industry standards for safe, compliant, and high-quality solar PV installations.

Through PQRS-accredited training, IEPA ensures that solar installers are equipped with the technical competence, practical skills, and regulatory knowledge required to operate in a rapidly growing and increasingly regulated market.

This recognition is a testament to IEPA’s commitment to:

  • Delivering industry-aligned, quality-assured training programmes
  • Supporting the professionalisation of solar PV installers
  • Contributing to consumer confidence and installation quality in the solar sector

AREP Accreditation – Recognised Assessment Excellence

In addition to its training accreditation, IEPA is an AREP (Association of Renewable Energy Practitioners) Accredited Assessment Centre for:

  • Level 1 Solar PV Assessments
  • Level 2 Solar PV Assessments
  • Level 3 Solar PV Assessments

This enables IEPA to formally assess and validate the competencies of solar PV practitioners against recognised national industry standards.

As an accredited assessment centre, IEPA plays a critical role in:

  • Ensuring competency-based certification of installers
  • Supporting career progression pathways within the renewable energy sector
  • Strengthening the credibility and professionalism of solar practitioners in South Africa

Strengthening the Renewable Energy Workforce

Together, IEPA’s PQRS and AREP accreditations position the organisation at the forefront of solar PV skills development, assessment, and certification in Africa.

By integrating training, assessment, and industry recognition, IEPA provides a complete ecosystem for developing qualified solar professionals—supporting:

  • Workforce readiness and employability
  • Industry compliance and best practice
  • South Africa’s renewable energy and job creation goals

Driving Standards, Building Capacity

As the demand for solar energy solutions continues to accelerate across Africa, the need for qualified, competent, and certified practitioners has never been greater.

IEPA remains committed to:

  • Delivering world-class, accredited training and assessment
  • Enabling skills development at scale
  • Supporting the growth and integrity of the solar PV industry

Through its partnerships and accreditations, IEPA continues to empower professionals and organisations to actively participate in the energy transition—building a more sustainable and resilient future.