Twenty young Togolese, including seven girls, have completed a specialized training program in solar electricity and received installation kits in Dapaong, Togo. The training, which took place from August 24 to September 22, was provided by the Centre régional d'enseignement technique et de formation professionnelle (CRETFP) in Dapaong. The program was supported by the ONG Gestion de l'environnement et valorisation des produits agropastoraux et forestiers (GEVAPAF) and funded by the European Union (EU).
The trainees received training in six modules, including basic concepts of direct current electricity, solar photovoltaic energy, and photovoltaic system components. They also learned about different types of photovoltaic installations, safety and maintenance, and system sizing. Additionally, they acquired skills in preparing and presenting quotes, negotiation, and using digital tools. The training aimed to equip the young people with the skills needed to contribute to the development of their communities and promote renewable energy.
The ceremony to award the trainees their certificates and installation kits was attended by local authorities, including the mayor of Tône 1 commune, Lene Nanwabe. The mayor noted that the initiative comes at a time when renewable energy solutions are growing in the region and urged the trainees to use their equipment wisely. Each trainee received a kit consisting of a ladder, an industrial percussion drill, a digital ampere meter, and personal protective equipment.
The director of GEVAPAF, Yatombo Tadanlenga, commended the trainees for their attendance and encouraged them to apply their skills in the workforce. The project coordinator, Batcha Essozinam, emphasized that the goal of the project is not only to provide training but also to equip the young people with the necessary tools to start their careers. The project plans to offer additional training programs in areas such as painting, soybean processing, and eco-construction.
The trainees expressed their gratitude for the opportunity and promised to apply their new skills to contribute to the development of their communities. The representative of the trainees, Toudi Tadandja, stated that they have acquired new knowledge and skills and will put them into practice to promote renewable energy. The project aims to support the resilience of populations and inter-community cohesion in transboundary territories.
The project, known as PARCIT, is funded by the European Union and implemented by GEVAPAF. The initiative seeks to support the development of young people in Togo by providing them with skills and equipment to access the job market. The solar electricity training program is part of a broader effort to promote renewable energy and sustainable development in the region.
The training program and installation kits are expected to enable the young Togolese to establish themselves as solar electricity technicians and contribute to the growth of renewable energy in their communities. The project's impact is expected to be felt in the region, where access to energy remains a significant challenge.
Key points
- The training program covered six modules, including basic concepts of direct current electricity and photovoltaic system components.
- The project plans to offer additional training programs in areas such as painting, soybean processing, and eco-construction.
- The initiative seeks to support the development of young people in Togo by providing them with skills and equipment to access the job market.
