For over 12 years, our Competence Center in the charming town of Bad Staffelstein has been a go-to place for anyone interested in the solar industry. Whether you’re looking to expand your skills or dive deeper into the field, this is where it all happens. The demand for our training programs keeps growing, so today, we’d like to give you a closer look at what’s been happening at the Competence Center this year—along with some exciting updates for 2025.
A Look Back at 2024
This year was a busy one! We hosted around 150 events, including 77 in-person sessions spread over 140 days of training. In total, 2,300 participants joined us—910 of them on-site and 1,390 online. What’s always been important to us is making sure our seminars are practical, varied, and packed with high-quality information. That’s why we work with trusted partners like TÜV Rheinland and DGS Franken to keep things fresh and relevant.
What’s on the agenda?
Some of our standout sessions include the annual PV Professional Seminar and the final exams for certifications like Service and Maintenance Technicians and Expert Assessors. One program we’re particularly proud of is the training for “PV Installation Technicians – DC Side,” which we introduced in 2022.
This hands-on course focuses on rooftop installations for different materials like trapezoidal sheet metal, tiles, and bitumen. From April to September, participants get to train outdoors on our model rooftops, which are set up for about 20 days a year. Each session lasts two days, and during that time, we install (and uninstall!) around 35 different mounting systems and 140 modules for practice.
A fresh coat of paint – literally
We also made some updates to the Competence Center itself this year. The entrance area and reception got a makeover, giving the place a more modern and welcoming feel. But it’s not just the building that’s changing—our training programs are growing, too.
For example, we’ve added a brand-new course this year: “Specialist Consultant for PV and Storage Technology.” And if you’re thinking about becoming a certified Expert Assessor, you’ll have the chance to complete that program between February and April next year.
You can find more details about all our courses and how to sign up on our website: Training | IBC SOLAR
Thanks for an incredible (Competence Center) year
A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us this year—participants, partners, and speakers. You’re the reason we’re able to do what we do. We’re excited to see what 2025 brings and can’t wait to welcome even more of you next year.
Until then, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and a great start to the new year!
Any questions for further (training) needs? We are happy to hear from you via Mail: row@ibc-solar.com