Photovoltaic systems’ technical and vocational training gaps in Palestine

Authors

  • Tamer Khatib An-Najah National University
  • H. A. Von Maltzahn
  • Enas Sawi
  • Ahmad alothman

Abstract

This study presents a mapping of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) for photovoltaic (PV) systems in the West Bank, Palestine. A comprehensive analysis of PV system TVET courses as well as the PV system market in Palestine is done in this research. This analysis covers the content of PV TVET courses, the ability of courses’ trainers, training tools and labs, required skills as well as the competencies of TVET graduates. Results show that there is a reluctance to hire technicians from Palestinian PV system companies, the number of PV technicians inside PV sites is not enough according to the standards and requirements and PV technicians do not have the required practical experience. Results also show that the topics of energy storage, power electronics in PV systems, PV system operation and maintenance, PV system project management, Hybrid PV systems, and water pumping systems are required and are not adequately delivered by current TVET programs in Palestine

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Published

2025-04-30

How to Cite

Khatib, T., Maltzahn, H. A. V. ., Sawi, E., & alothman, A. (2025). Photovoltaic systems’ technical and vocational training gaps in Palestine. International Journal of Electrical Engineering and Applied Sciences (IJEEAS), 8(1). Retrieved from https://ijeeas.utem.edu.my/ijeeas/article/view/6245

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Electrical Engineering and Applied Sciences (In Press)

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