Everything you need to know about AREP’s
P4 Solar PV Accreditation
AREP’s P4 is an industry-driven quality assurance programme applicable to the complete solar PV (Photovoltaic) value chain. The program was created to address the need to improve the standard of solar PV installations and reduce the risks associated with financing, insuring and operating solar PV systems. It aims to ensure that solar PV installations are designed, installed, and operated to the highest standards, delivering reliable, efficient and safe power generation for customers while adhering to local and international standards, best practices, and guidelines.
Stakeholder Recognition
AREP’s P4 accreditation is widely recognised by industry stakeholders including the AMEU (Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities), SALGA (South African Local Government Association), local municipalities, financiers, insurers, distributors, installers, and end-users, to name a few.
Benefits of getting P4 Accredited
- Industry Trust and Credibility.
- Recognition of Prior Learning for Solar Photovoltaic Qualifications from SAQA and the QCTO.
- End-user Assurance as a sales and marketing tool.
- Exposure: P4 Level 2 practitioners are added to AREP’s official P4 Accredited Directory. End-users use this directory to find trusted Solar PV Practitioners.
- Income opportunity: P4 Level 3 is a peer review mechanism that enables Accredited practitioners to assess assigned installations on AREP’s behalf in exchange for remuneration per assessment. Refer to P4 Level 3 Accreditation for more information.
Standards and Compliance
The P4 program and AREP’s accompanying Hybrid Test Report are aligned with local and international standards such as:
- South African National Standards (SANS) as hosted by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
- International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards
- NRS guidelines as produced by ESKOM
Skills development for sales and support staff in Solar PV
R 550.00
Accreditation Valid for 12 months
Solar Design & Installation Principles
R 950.00
Accreditation Valid for 12 months
Residential & Smal Commercial Design & Installation
R 1350.00
Accreditation Valid for 36 months
Practical Assessment of a Solar PV System Installation
R 3500.00*
Accreditation Valid for 36 months
*Assessor Travel Costs Excluded
I want to get P4 Accredited. What now?
Learn more about each type of P4 accreditation by visiting the relevant page. Follow the links above or click on Get P4 Accredited to register your application:
Solar PV Training
Candidates are not required to complete a Solar PV training course before taking a P4 test, but should you require training, AREP recommends you reach out to one of these training institutions: