Micro-Grid Academy in Kenya to expand training capacity
The Academy is meant to create a skilled workshop to deploy renewable energy solutions within and beyond the East Africa region. Launched in January 2018 RES4Africa Foundation and the East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (EACREEE) have signed a memorandum of understanding that will expand the
MICRO-GRID ACADEMY
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE MICRO-GRID ACADEMY The Micro-Grid Academy (MGA) was launched in January 2018 and reached, in its pilot year of training activities, more than 200 people coming from all the East-African countries and beyond. The specific objective of the MGA is to conduct capacity building activities upon energy access and
Supporting RES4Africa''s Microgrid Academies & Advances
CORE supports the delivery of RES4Africa Foundation''s Microgrid Academy and Advanced Training Courses (ATC) through the provision of on-demand industry experts to teach on technical aspects of rural electrification (e.g. site selection, O&M, system design) underpinning the development of a skilled African workforce in the DRE sector.
Capacity Building in East-Africa to Foster Decentralized Energy
The first Micro-Grid Academy (MGA) course started on 15th January 2018 in Nairobi has so far trained 40 local and international students. Beginning with a pilot trial, the MGA aims to fully launch a series of capacity building activities on decentralized renewable energy solutions to foster energy access in East-Africa, contributing to progress on UN SDG7.
Applications for the 21st...
The Micro-Grid Academy is back with a new session, to be held between 25th to 3rd February 2022, with a focus on solar mini-grids. This edition will be delivered via e-lectures, which will provide the participants with knowledge of the mini-grids'' value chain for rural electrification, with hands-on learning in labs about #renewableenergy technology.
RES4Africa Micro-Grid Academy – Policies
As part of the foundation''s work, the Micro Grid Academy (MGA), launched in 2018, is a vocational capacity-building programme in Sub-Saharan Africa. The MGA aims to create a skilled workforce to deploy decentralised renewable energy solutions in the East Africa region and beyond, thereby improving energy access in rural communities while
8 Promises Fulfilled in 2024: Significant New Microgrid Projects
The microgrid clustering allows the two microgrids to operate islanded from the main utility grid but connected to each other, with each microgrid having its own controller. The Bronzeville Community Microgrid, funded in part by a $4 million federal Department of Energy grant, consists of 750 kW of PV, a 500 kW/2 MWh energy storage system and 5
HIL for Microgrids
HIL for Microgrids is the third course in the HIL Specialist 2.0 specialization program authored by Typhoon HIL Engineers. This course teaches you how to quickly build real-time microgrid models and use them for rapid prototyping and testing of microgrid controllers.
Micro-Grid Academy Learning Field Trip
The Ethiopian Women in Energy Association hosted the first learning field trip for the 21st Edition of the Micro-Grid Academy training. The new online session, which focused on solar mini-grids, was held between the 25th of January and the 3rd of February 2022. The training was delivered online via video lectures for six days.
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Control of Microgrids course
to learn Microgrid. For the sake of clarity and to facilitate learning, it would be preferable to develop a fully functional AC and DC microgrid, complete with a variety of resources and a demonstration of the construction process. since it''s free, and hence many students will be able to learn more quickly.
EGP and RES4Africa sustainable future with Micro-Grid Academy
Micro-Grid Academy turns one and is ready for more in 2019. RES4Africa, of which Enel Green Power is a founder, sponsors the initiative in collaboration with local companies, universities and NGOs. It aims to train young Africans to plan, manage and maintain mini-grids powered by renewable sources. Discover more.
Government of Belize sign Consent Agreements with Jalacte and
On February 24, the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics & E-Governance signed consent agreements with the villages of Jalacte and San Vicente to develop a hybrid micro-grid solar
Capacity Building in East-Africa to Foster Decentralized
The first Micro-Grid Academy (MGA) course started on 15th January 2018 in Nairobi has so far trained 40 local and international students. Beginning with a pilot trial, the MGA aims to fully launch a series of capacity building activities
MICRO-GRID ACADEMY
3 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break 14:00 – 15:30 IFAD project: Medium Scale Irrigation Project RES4Africa – Rina Consulting 15:30 – 17:00 AICS project: Livestock Business Units and Solar Energy Hubs RES4Africa - WindKinetic DAY 3 – Wednesday - November 27th 09:00 –12:30 Leaving from Addis Ababa to Wolisso 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break 14:30 – 15:30 Power plant
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The Micro-Grid Academy (MGA) held its official opening ceremony on Monday 22nd January 2018 at the KPLC Institute of Energy Studies & Research (IESR), Ruaraka, Nairobi. The event included a site visit gathering 40 international stakeholders to the future MGA venue and a certification ceremony of the first MGA''s students.
Government of Belize sign Consent Agreements with
On February 24, the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics & E-Governance signed consent agreements with the villages of Jalacte and San Vicente to develop a hybrid micro-grid solar
Application form MGA training
Dear Applicant, We are glad to launch a new edition of the RES4Africa Academy Technical and Vocational School training, powered by RES4Africa and Enel Foundation and implemented by Strathmore University, in collaboration with AVSI Foundation, St. Kizito VTI, and other local, regional and international partners. The training will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, between 27
Micro-Grid Academy: Module 2
Micro-Grid Academy: Module 2 - DRE Site Selection and Engineering 23-27 October 2023 Day 1 23/10/2023Site selection, demand assessment and load forecasting - Venue: SERCEntities to be involved Mins Timeslot EAT Lesson Title 30 9:00-9:30 INTRO 1 Introduction RE4Africa and Strathmore and course presentation
Micro-Grid to provide electricity to over 400 families in rural areas
On October 12, 2023, Prime Minister John Briceño joined Minister of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics and E-Governance Michel Chebat at the inauguration of the micro-grid in Indian Creek, Toledo.
EGP e RES4Africa: 1 anno di futuro sostenibile con Micro-Grid Academy
La Micro-Grid Academy compie un anno e torna anche nel 2019. L''iniziativa promossa da RES4Africa e Enel Green Power, in collaborazione con aziende locali, università e ONG, si pone l''obiettivo di formare giovani africani nella progettazione, gestione e manutenzione di mini reti alimentate da fonti rinnovabili. Scopri di più.