About us / LEIT Smart Solutions
pv.direct is a brand of LEIT Smart Solutions GmbH from Leipzig, Germany. From solar energy experts to innovative education providers: learn about our journey, our team and the qualifications behind our projects.
01 / Global presence
LEIT Smart Solutions operates internationally with locations in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the United States.
Main office, AZAV-certified training programmes, QM system, platform development
AI development, technology partnerships, international market access
Regional expansion, business development, energy projects in the Gulf region
Solar projects, WUF12 participation, North Africa market development
Home of pv.direct
02 / Founder
Sherif Mohamed has worked in solar since 2021 and built pv.direct. The brand belongs to LEIT Smart Solutions GmbH in Leipzig, on the commercial register since 2024 (HRB 43344). The company started in renewable energy and solar systems and is now also an AZAV-accredited training provider.
The qualification most relevant to pv.direct is his TÜV Rheinland certification as a specialist consultant for PV and storage technology. He also holds the Harvard Business School Online certificate in Organizational Leadership and passed the trainer aptitude exam (AEVO) at IHK Leipzig.
03 / Qualifications & certificates
Our qualifications are the foundation for the quality of our work. Each certificate represents proven expertise.
TÜV Rheinland
Certification as a specialist consultant for photovoltaic and storage technology. Confirms proven expertise in planning, consulting and implementing solar and storage solutions.
View certificateVerify certificateHarvard Business School Online
Certificate program on the core roles of leaders: setting direction, aligning the organization to create value, and driving change and innovation.
View certificateVerify certificateAEVO / IHK
Certificate of the passed examination under the German Trainer Aptitude Regulation (AEVO), issued by IHK Leipzig. The legal basis for professional training in Germany.
View certificateIHK LeipzigAZAV provider accreditation
Accredited education provider under AZAV § 178 SGB III, certified by GZQ GmbH (DAkkS-accredited). Certificate no. Z-001472-1, fields FB1 and FB4.
04 / World Urban Forum 12
LEIT Smart Solutions was represented at the World Urban Forum 12 in Cairo as a specialist company for photovoltaic technology and sustainable energy solutions: photovoltaic solutions for sustainable urban development.
05 / Company history
Sherif Mohamed starts his own business in renewable energy, PV systems and IT services.
Entered at Leipzig Local Court (HRB 43344), first as a UG; a GmbH under the name LEIT Smart Solutions since 2025.
Participation in the World Urban Forum 12 in Cairo as a specialist for PV technology.
Strategic expansion of the business purpose to include training, further education and digital education.
Accredited as an education provider. Four funded training programmes in AI, digital marketing, solar technology and foundation management.
Launch of meister.jetzt and lernpilot.ai. Training programmes eligible for funding through education vouchers under SGB III.
06 / Our brands
Solar systems for businesses and industry in Egypt.
pv.directFunded professional training by LEIT Smart Solutions.
meister.jetztLearning platform by LEIT Smart Solutions.
lernpilot.aiNext step
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