We are thrilled to report on the successful completion of the Mini Grids Training Workshop (MGTW) held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 4-11 September 2024. This much-anticipated event focused on enhancing technical knowledge and skills required to deliver the Transforming Energy Access – Learning Partnership (TEA-LP) mini-grids course, a crucial building block of the future of […]
Activities for Practitioners
CORE organises certified trainings for practitioners on system design, installation and O&M, provides tailored support and enables exchange of best practices.
Completion of Mini-grids Training Workshop: A journey towards sustainable energy solutions
CORE contributes to STAR C’s training on regional solar energy qualification frameworks & curricula in Cape Verde
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, in collaboration with ECOWAS Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), conducted a training on regional solar energy qualification frameworks and curricula for professionals […]
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
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 […]
CORE supports STAR C training on solar qualification in Tonga, Polynesia
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, in collaboration with PCREEE, conducted a training of trainings on solar qualification and standards in the Pacific region on 8-11 April 2024. The workshop took […]
CORE supports training of trainers on solar mini-grids & DRE systems in Ghana
CORE, in partnership with the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) conducted a training of trainers on solar photovoltaic-based mini-grid and DRE systems in Ghana. The workshop took place on 20-22 February 2024 in Sunyani at the UENR campus. It was divided into three modules that covered technical systems design and uses of software, […]
Masterclass empowers 22 Nigerian companies with training in digitalisation & optimisation technologies
12-13 December 2023 – Together with the support of CORE, the Strategic Partnership Technology in Africa (SPTA) and the Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN), ARE organised a Masterclass in Lagos (Nigeria). The themes of the Masterclass covered innovative digital technologies and their impact on the sustainability of business models for renewable energy projects in Africa and demand-side management […]
Training of trainers at the Ecole Supérieure Polytechnique of Senegal
24-25 October 2023 – In conjunction with the public-private policy dialogue on jobs in Senegal organised by ARE with the support of Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, CORE held a Training of Trainers workshop at the Ecole Supérieure Polytechnique (ESP) in Dakar, Senegal. The aim of this training was to support the ESP so that it could […]
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. […]
Training of trainers at the University of Gulu in Uganda
21-23 March 2023 – The objective of the training was to provide training to trainers on Mini-grid Network Systems for the University of Gulu, Uganda. Sessions delivered during 3 days of in-person training: A total of 12 participants took part in the training. Students, lecturers and teaching assistants from Gulu University took part in the […]
Training of trainers at the National University of Lesotho on energy access
2-8 March 2022 – The workshop provided an opportunity to capacity-build the National University of Lesotho team with inputs from industry experts, who are directly involved in the work of rural and last-mile electrification projects in Africa.
Training of Trainers for African universities in partnership with TEA-LP
CORE supports with training of trainers on technical aspects of rural electrification for universities across sub-Saharan Africa
Supporting RES4Africa’s Microgrid Academies & Advances Training Courses
CORE supports the delivery of RES4Africa Foundation’s Microgrid Academy and Advanced Training Courses (ATC) through the provision of on-demand industry experts
Testimonials
CORE fills a critical gap in the DRE sector by supporting local skills development and by ensuring that long-term sustainability remains a key consideration in electrification efforts in Tanzania and beyond.
Prosper Magali
Director of Projects
ENSOL Tanzania