CORE supports a capacity-building workshop on solar thermal curricula in West Africa

The International Network of Solar Technology and Application Resource Centres (STAR C), in partnership with the CORE Initiative, conducted a training on regional solar energy qualification frameworks and curricula on 18 April 2024 for selected training and examination centres in the ECOWAS region. 51 attendees discussed the solar thermal curriculum, aiming for a unified approach to […]


CORE contributes to STAR C’s capacity-building workshop on solar energy qualification frameworks in East Africa

Star C project

The International Network of Solar Technology and Application Resource Centres (STAR C), implemented by the International Solar Alliance (ISA), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and CORE, managed by ARE, conducted a training on regional solar energy qualification frameworks and curricula on 17 April 2024 for selected training and examination centres in the East African […]


Trainer of Trainers to electric cooperatives across the Philippines on solar hybrid mini-grid system design

19-21 March 2024 – The Philippines is one of the fastest-growing developing countries: poverty is in decline, access to energy is rising and, with that, demand for energy services. However, fossil fuels still dominate the energy system, accounting for 78% of power generation in 2022. In an innovative effort to advance sustainable national electrification in […]


Call for expert to deliver mini-grid system design, installation and O&M training for youth STEM leaders in Sierra Leone

Persistent

11 March 2024 – The STEM Training Programme, initiated in 2023 as part of the FCDO-funded hospital electrification project in Sierra Leone, saw the recruitment of 12 trainees over six months. Participants gained hands-on experience through activity-based technical and soft skills training on off-grid electrification. Building on the success of this pilot, SEforALL extended similar […]


Training of trainers at the University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria

Apr-May 2023 – With the support of the TEA-LP, CORE held a Training of Trainers workshop at the University of Port Harcourt in Choba, Nigeria. The workshop targeted enhancing the University’s capacity on DRE component testing, efficiency, standards, and industry/ISO codes. 14 trainers underwent intensive training on 11 & 14 April and 23-25 May 2023. […]


Collaboration with ADEME on awareness-raising campaigns and trainings

CORE collaborates with the French Agency for the Ecological Transition (ADEME) to deliver awareness-raising campaigns and trainings on productive use of renewable energy in Benin and Cameroon. The awareness campaign is designed to inform local stakeholders, in particular farmers and rural communities, about the various advantages of equipment for productive use of renewable energy. 2023:


Call for Regional Programme Expert in West & Central Africa

ARE is seeking an individual expert to support the implementation of CORE & GEAR activities, while contributing to raise funding for growth of both initiatives in the West & Central Africa region. The Regional Expert is expected to deliver the following tasks in 2024: Deadline for submissions of proposals: 9 February 2024


Call for Regional Programme Expert in East & Southern Africa

ARE is seeking an individual expert to support the implementation of CORE & GEAR activities, while contributing to raise funding for growth of both initiatives in the East & Southern Africa region. The Regional Expert is expected to deliver the following tasks in 2024: Deadline for submissions of proposals: 9 February 2024


Call for Regional Programme Expert in South Asia

ARE is seeking an individual expert to support the implementation of CORE & GEAR activities, while contributing to raise funding for growth of both initiatives in the South Asia region. The Regional Expert is expected to deliver the following tasks in 2024: Deadline for submissions of proposals: 9 February 2024


Call for Regional Programme Expert in South-East Asia

Pestech

ARE is seeking an individual expert to support the implementation of CORE & GEAR activities, while contributing to raise funding for growth of both initiatives in the South-East Asia region. The Regional Expert is expected to deliver the following tasks in 2024: Deadline for submissions of proposals: 9 February 2024