Call for RES4Africa Academy Technical and Vocational School is OPEN

26.01.2024

RES4Africa Foundation, together with Strathmore UniversityAVSI Foundation, and St. Kizito VTI, and with the support of knowledge partner Enel Foundation, is hosting the 32nd edition of the RES4Africa Academy Technical and Vocational School. The training sessions will be held physically at Strathmore University, in Nairobi, Kenya from the 19th to the 23rd of February 2024. 

This edition aims to provide students with a comprehensive overview of Micro-Grid Academy - Module 3: DRE system design, Operation & Maintenance (O&M) and safety, addressing areas such as:● Module 3.1: EPC – Engineering (design of off-grid hybrid systems); Load analysis for off-gridsystem; PV off-grid system design computer aided - HOMER; Shade analysis; PV module strings –wiring and testing; Wiring diagrams for DC-coupled off-grid PV systems; Lighting and surgeprotection;
● Module 3.2: Operation&Maintenance of microgrids; Monitoring, control and metering (Solar PVHybrid Micro-Grids); PV system visits/inspections; Energy consumption monitoring;● Module 3.3: Occupational health and safety, general plant design and operation communicationand training and monitoring; Environmental risks and hazards i.e. physical, chemical, biologicaland social; Electrical and Fire Safety in Solar PV Microgrids.The course is open to about 25 participants, profiles can include students, technicians, operators, managers, entrepreneurs and other professionals dealing with the renewable energy sector.

To register, applicants are required to fill out the application form, upload their CV and letter of motivation in pdf format. For any queries, please send an email to spvtraining@strathmore.edu or info@microgridacademy.org.Please refer to the full concept note for more information about training fees and the complete application procedure.