Advanced Solar PV Training 2024 Successfully Completed.
Advanced Solar Training organized by Sahay Solar Association (Switzerland) in collaboration with HSLU (Switzerland) and HU-IoT(Ethiopia) supported by IWB (Switzerland) that has been conducted for ten days between February 5 and 16, 2024 at Hawassa University main campus AU Hall is concluded with certification ceremony for successful trainees.
Dr. Fasika Bete, Scientific Director of HU-IoT, in his opening speech stated that the practical training for about 50 local and international participants was realized by the partnership forged between Sahay Solar Association, HU-IoT, Luceme University of Applied Science (HSLU), and the Sidama Region Energy and Mines Bureau. He pointed out that the core purpose of the workshop was to leverage the power of regional and international cooperation in creating a better future for the people in the Sidama Region and beyond. The director remarked that energy holds enormous potential for enhanced regional cooperation to meet shared goals even if they work in many other sectors. He concluded that the global dynamics tell us what our energy systems need to look like in the future – low carbon, renewables-based and high efficiency with universal access to all.
Dr. Tafesse Matewos, Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer at Hawassa University said on the occasion that countries around the world especially Africa region are trying to unite to lead its transitioning to a future based on sustainable energy. Hence, he added, Ethiopia is currently working on strategies which advance renewable energy sources to address sustainability and accessibility of energy, so he expressed gratitude to Prof. Roger and his team from Sahay Solar Association for their invaluable support.
Prof. Buser Roger and his team from HSLU have been offering training on different topics including sizing of solar energy, testing, maintaining and practical installation of a 3KW solar system at a health center in Aleta Chuko which was donated by Sahay Solar Association. The training was provided to 50 people composed of lecturers and students of Hawassa University, experts from Sidama region Energy and Mines Bureau, Hawassa Polytechnic College, Konso Development Association, and students from HSLU.
