Published: 05 Feb 2024 445 views
RES4Africa Foundation, together with its partners Strathmore University, AVSI Foundation, and St. Kizito VTI, and with the support of knowledge partner Enel Foundation, is launching the 32nd edition of the RES4Africa Academy Technical and Vocational School (former MGA). The training sessions will be held entirely in person from the 19-23 February 2024.
This edition will focus on Micro-Grid Academy - Module 3: DRE system design, Operation & Maintenance (O&M) and safety and aims to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the whole mini-grids value chain for rural electrification and hands-on learning in laboratories about renewable energy technologies.
RES4Africa (Renewable Energy Solutions for Africa) is a Foundation that works in support of Africa’s just energy transition in order to achieve the SDG7, ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. It functions as a bridge between Europe and Africa: gathering a network of members from all over the clean energy sector from both continents and high-level international partnerships, we ensure constant dialogue between the most relevant energy stakeholders willing to mobilise investments in clean energy technologies.... continue reading
Application Deadline | 11 Feb 2024 |
Country to study | Kenya |
Type | Entrepreneurs |
Sponsor | RES4Africa (Renewable Energy Solutions for Africa) |
Gender | Men and Women |
The target beneficiaries will comprise 25 participants, among students, technicians, operators, managers, entrepreneurs and other RE professionals from all African States, particularly Kenya and East Africa. Applicants under 30 and women of any age are particularly encouraged to apply.
The course will be held physically at Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya, with possible field visits and additional practical training at other partners' facilities also in Nairobi. Lessons will be conducted by local and international experts from academia, TVET, and the public-private sector.
Upon successful completion of the training, a certificate of attendance will be granted to the trainees who have attended at least 70% of the total amount of training hours, and successfully completed the final exam and survey.
To register, applicants are required to fill out the application form, uploading their CV and letter of motivation in pdf format. For any queries, please send an email to [email protected] or [email protected].
For more information about training fees and the complete application procedure, please refer to the full concept note.
For more details, visit RES4Africa website.