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Solar professionals made in Zambia
Local farmer Hamwaata Halwiindi builds skillset to build energy security in his community.
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Solar entrepreneurs turned technicians
In Zambia, SolarAid builds capacity for solar entrepreneurs to do repairs
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From Bavaria to Africa
In the village of Wildpoldsried, 4,000 African PV technicians have received qualifications.
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Overcoming transport problems with cargo e-bikes
Building the foundations for the usage of cargo e-bikes for Zambian agriculture.
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New curriculum strengthens knowledge of rural energy supply
Context orientated academic courses strengthens students’ competencies for rural energy supply.
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Open source data loggers for renewable energy
With open source data loggers, even small renewable energy projects can collect data cost-effectively.
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Wind turbines made in Uganda
Open source wind turbine for pumping water and generating electricity.
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Conducting fundamental research to pave the way for solar mini-grids
Integration of decentralized photovoltaic systems for implementing digital learning models in rural areas of Uganda
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A mobile training centre teaches young people about the potential of solar technology
Clean electricity for refugee families in Uganda
Through approximately 330 savings communities in refugee shelters and host communities, ZOA aims to promote the market for sustainable solar solutions.
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More skilled workers for solar plants in rural Benin
The non-governmental TierraSol organisation wants to train young people in the design, construction and development of solar energy and thus open up new prospects for them
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A good solar education as a second chance
Women and young unemployed people are trained to find professional prospects in the solar sector.
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Reliable solar power for an orphanage with vocational training centre
Building solar power and training young people
The Casa do Gaiato orphanage is tapping into an off-grid power supply with solar systems and at the same time training young people in solar technology and installation
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Well-trained solar technicians accelerate electrification
With the help of solar energy, rural electrification in Zambia is making progress, especially in areas without connection to the national grid. Demand is rising. But there is a lack of well-trained solar technicians. In order to train them, Green People’s Energy in Zambia is committed to their education.
In Zambia…
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Technician network extends life cycles of solar lights
Repairing solar lights opens up a new, sustainable business for local technicians in Zambia
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An app brings together solar technicians and operators in rural areas
The Tukole Solar Project aims to improve the maintenance of solar systems in rural areas and make it easier for customers and solar technicians to meet.
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Universities training trainers in use of solar pumps
Following handover of solar irrigation technology to universities in Ghana, training has now started for trainers. The aim is to ensure broad understanding and use of solar-powered water pumps in the country’s agricultural sector.
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Training trainers – learning solar technology to teach it themselves
In advanced training courses in Wildpoldsried, Bavaria, vocational school teachers from African partner countries have been learning how to design, build and operate self-sufficient battery-based solar power grids for buildings. They then teach their new knowledge to aspiring solar technicians in their home countries.
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Energy Generation trains solar technicians
Supporting young entrepreneurs in West Africa
Energy Generation provides 60 young apprentices with a promising professional future.
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Inmates learn how to irrigate fields with solar energy
With a solar-powered pump, they save on diesel costs and can grow crops, fruits and vegetables all year round.
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Intensive consulting towards access to finance for renewable energy projects proves effective
Two companies were able to successfully submit their project documents to an international financier.
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12 trainers certified in Green Banking
At the beginning of June, they will have the opportunity to apply the skills they have learned in a first local test training.
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Getting ready for the solar mini-grid roll-out: GBE Ethiopia conducts trainings for planners and implementers
The trainings are designed in such a way that the participants experience the theory in the workshops in a very practical way.
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Dairy committees learn business 101
40 members of the cooperatives underwent training in entrepreneurship and organisational dynamics in January.
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GBE Uganda partners with second Vocational Training Institute to expand solar training offer in Northern Uganda
Through partnerships with Vocational Training Institutes, GBE improves the quality of trainings on offer for future solar technicians and electricians-in-training.
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Professional solar equipment for businesses: properly cooling, drying, irrigating, and fertilising
Green People’s Energy held a training session for entrepreneurs to launch the distribution network for high-performance productive solar installations.
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Student cooperative takes off
Twelve experimental kits specially developed by the student cooperative are on their way to the primary school in Ntarama.
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New training: Solar cooling systems significantly increase productivity
The Solar Cooling training course will be available from 21 to 23 February.
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GBE Uganda collaborates with GIZ ProEnergie to bring Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) Training to Togo
The manuals and the corresponding training sessions aim to improve the capacity of end-users, such as farmers and members of agro-cooperatives, as well as technicians.
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Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) Trainings for Users, Technicians and Trainers Launched in Northern Uganda
GBE Uganda has launched its 5-day SPIS trainings which officially started in September 2021.
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Fountain Gate Crafts and Trades School has opened
Skills development will not only create more access to decentralized renewable energy but also create more job opportunities for individuals in Zambia.
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Trainings in solar energy can commence: two new curricula are approved
The objective is to improve the competencies of solar professionals in the country by giving them a hands-on, practical learning experience.
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Green Banking Training
The 12-week online course will start on 1 December 2021. 100 participants can take part in this first training.
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Coaching improves access to capital for solar companies in Benin
With its advisory services, GBE Benin aims to facilitate access to capital and investors for solar companies.
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Ethiopian teachers participate in the Green TVET School training
Nine Ethiopian teachers are participating in an extensive online training on renewable energy.
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Solar irrigation – GBE trains trainers and trainees
GBE Ethiopia is currently training a total of 100 professionals from the solar, irrigation and agricultural sectors.
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Green People‘s Energy promotes Energy Camp East Africa
Each winning start-up received a prize of 2,500 € for their innovative and well-developed business plan.
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GBE launches solar design advisory support for SMEs in Uganda
50 companies can benefit from free technical advice and customised guidance on investing in solar energy.
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Formation institutes for experts in solar irrigation
The training combines theoretical and practical aspects that enable us to better meet farmers’ needs.
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Better value chains in African agriculture
The postgraduate course “Food Chains in Agriculture” had this year 27 participants from Ethiopia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Togo and Tunisia.
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Solar training for agricultural coaches
Green People’s Energy’s has trained a dozen agricultural trainers on the use of renewable energy in off-grid areas in Benin.
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First solar training room opened in vocational school
Here, future electricians can practice installing and maintaining solar systems at 20 training stands.
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GBE Senegal und LVIA support 600 women
Solar energy supports six women’s groups to upgrade their grain processing sites. GBE and LVIA support the development of profitable farms through training and coaching.
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Training of trainers for solar systems starts in northern Namibia
Renewable energies offer many solutions to improve the social and economic situation of the people in Namibia. In order for vocational schools to train young people in solar energy systems, they need well-trained trainers. GBE aims for just that in cooperation with Eenhana Vocational Training Centre.
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Networking – Sharing Information and Knowledge is the Key to Success
Innovative platform brings renewable energy students and specialists from across Africa together, after attending course on the subject in Germany
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Solar pump training in Benin: Second place goes to a woman
Over a six month period a cooperation of Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences and WE4Food trained online (due to Covid) 749 people in solar-powered irrigation systems – with Aïchatou Lawani from INETS Benin achieving the second-best result.
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On One Map: Making solar projects and expertise more visible
With trainings of maintenance staff and a mapping of connected systems, ProREU wants to strengthen the solar market in Uganda’s north.
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Practically all digital: training in times of Corona
Exchange between German and African vocational school teachers is also possible during the pandemic: A digital platform with interactive teaching material is now available for the education and training of prospective solar installers in Africa.
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Solar professionals made in Zambias
The Green People’s Energy project in Zambia commences its implementation with the inception workshop with all stakeholders on 25 and 26 November.
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Training of Technicians for PV Systems
With trained solar technicians, Ethiopia can use the sun as an energy source.
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Training Courses on Small-Scale Solar Cooling Systems
Through practice-oriented training courses, young people in Kenya learn about small-scale solar cooling systems and can use this knowledge for a better future.
