Practical tools you can use right now
These guides, worksheets, and reference documents are free to use. They're a good starting point before you dive into a full course, or a useful companion while you're working through one.
Solar resources
Solar Sizing Worksheet
A step-by-step template for estimating how much solar capacity your home or business might need. Works through your average daily consumption, peak load, and the relationship between panel area and output.
Worksheet · PDFGlossary of Solar Terms
The 40 most common terms in solar energy explained in plain language, one clear sentence each. Useful when reading installer quotes or product datasheets.
Reference · PDFQuestions to Ask a Solar Installer
A checklist of questions that help you evaluate whether an installer's proposal is appropriate for your situation. Covers system design, warranty terms, and monitoring options.
Checklist · PDFWater resources
Water Audit Checklist
Walk through your property room by room to identify where water is being used inefficiently. Covers bathrooms, kitchens, gardens, and external taps. Works for homes and small offices.
Checklist · PDFRainwater Storage Sizing Guide
An introduction to calculating how much storage capacity you'd need for a rainwater harvesting system, based on roof area and average local rainfall patterns in Botswana.
Guide · PDFBusiness resources
Small Business Energy Audit Template
A structured template for conducting a basic energy audit of a small commercial premises. Covers lighting, heating and cooling, appliances, and operational patterns.
Template · PDFHow to Read a Utility Bill
A plain-language guide to understanding the line items on a commercial electricity or water bill. Helps you spot anomalies and understand what you're actually being charged for.
Guide · PDFThey work best alongside the courses
The free resources are designed to be practical companions to the courses. The worksheet helps you apply what you're learning. The checklists give you something to take into real-world conversations. The glossaries mean you're never stuck on a term.
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