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Quarterly updates on training dates, current projects, events and new publications.
1. HIGHLIGHT
2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
3. PROJECTS
4. EVENTS
5. INSIGHT STORIES FROM RENAC STAFF MEMBERS
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Scaling Green Finance: Green Banking Project Enters New Phase in Johannesburg & Nairobi
Over the past few weeks, we have marked two major milestones in our Green Banking – Capacity Building on Green Energy & Climate Finance programme! On January 30th in Johannesburg and February 5th in Nairobi, we had the privilege of presenting the initiative to key stakeholders in green energy and finance, reinforcing our commitment to advancing sustainable finance in South Africa and Kenya.
With 50 participants in Johannesburg and 95 in Nairobi, both events saw vibrant discussions, insightful presentations, and enthusiastic engagement from industry leaders, policymakers, and financial experts. Attendees were eager to learn more about our scholarship programme, asked insightful questions, and expressed strong interest in deepening collaborations around green energy and climate finance.
These journeys marked the beginning of the project’s roll-out in all partner countries and will be followed shortly by Launch events in Indonesia, Columbia, and Brazil. Held in partnership with IFC’s Green Banking Academy, the German Embassies, and local banking associations, the Green Banking Launch Events mark another step in consolidating our relationships with key stakeholders in our partner countries. With 100 scholarships available per country, we look forward to empowering local professionals with the skills and knowledge to drive the energy transition forward.
A heartfelt thank you to all our partners and participants for making these launches a success!
Stay tuned for the upcoming application phase and training details by subscribing to our tailored Green Banking Newsletter.
Contact:
Katharina Hartmann, Project Director, hartmann@renac.de |
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Next Intake of RENAC Online Academy Starts April 2025
Join a dynamic global community driving the energy transition. Starting in April, our semester programmes offer a unique opportunity to advance your knowledge and skills in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green finance.
Choose from 12 comprehensive online programmes, in English and Spanish, designed to fit the schedule of busy professionals. Our programmes run between 3 and 6 months, with up to 120 hours of study time. Access a rich variety of interactive learning materials, including theoretical content, self-tests, instructional videos, and assignments with personalised feedback from RENAC experts. Upon successful completion, you will earn a certificate from the RENAC Online Academy recognised by ZFU.
Take the next step in your career and contribute to shaping a more sustainable future: check upcoming online courses here.
Are you a RENAC Alumni? Contact us to receive your 10% discount voucher code.
Enrol now — the journey begins in April 2025!
Contact: onlineacademy@renac.de
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Add the Green Energy Summer School 2025 to your calendars!
RENAC's Green Energy Summer School (GESS) is back and will be taking place at our Training Centre in Berlin, Germany. GESS provides dynamic educational and training opportunities for you, your staff or local project stakeholders.
This year's programme includes two courses:
-Introduction of Renewable Energy Technologies, 25 to 29 August 2025 (Week 1)
-Development and Economics of Photovoltaic Projects, 01 September to 05 September 2025 (Week 2)
What makes GESS an exceptional experience is that participants come from around the world, from different sectors, and with a variety of professional backgrounds to take these courses. Through in-person lectures and hands-on exercises, participants will gain important theoretical as well as practice-based knowledge from our experts. Courses also include site visits and networking opportunities.
What is new?
Starting this year we have also introduced a session on Battery Storage Systems (Week 2) as it is an essential enabler of renewable energy generation.
Register now and avail the early bird discount to reserve your spot!
Contact: Tarini Lamba, Project Manager, lamba@renac.de |
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Compact Course for PV Project Developers in German Language
The 4-day training course "Professional Planning of large ground-mounted PV projects" offers prospective PV managers and project developers the complete set of tools and a comprehensive practical knowledge package to successfully develop and manage utility scale PV projects in Germany from site assessment to plant acceptance.
Participants will gain key technological knowledge, methods for assessing yields and modelling performance as well as site evaluation, know-how on the legal framework and contract design
The course place from May 11-14 at the RENAC training centre in Berlin-Mitte and is led by PV project developers with long lasting practical experience.
Further details can be found here!
Contact:
Alejandra Escobar, Account Manager, escobar@renac.de |
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MBA Renewables: Take the first step to build a sustainable future
In the highly dynamic and constantly evolving renewable energy sector, having a solid skill set is more important than ever. The MBA Renewables programme jointly offered by the Berliner Hochschule für Technik (BHT) and RENAC, equips professionals for careers as entrepreneurs, managers, consultants, and policy advisors in the renewable energy industry.
To learn more about the distance learning study programme and application process, join our virtual information session on 9 April at 2 pm CEST
The session will cover the following topics
- MBA Renewables at a glance, its curriculum and semester structure
- Online studies modalities
- Application process-authentication of application documents
- Q&A
To register for this event please fill in our registration form here.
You will receive the access information after the registration.
Contact:
Uta Zähringer, Director Academic Programmes, zaehringer@renac.de
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MENALINKS Study Tour: Advancing Energy Solutions in MENA
The first MENALINKS study tour in Berlin was filled with three days of intensive knowledge exchange. The study tour focused on flexibility technologies, smart grids and financing solutions for the integration of renewable energies.
RENAC, as a partner in the MENALINKS consortium, provided expert insights for participants from Morocco, Egypt and Jordan. The program, led by Guidehouse CE&I and funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI), promotes sector coupling and innovative energy solutions in five countries in MENA: Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia and Türkiye.
Highlights of the trip included visits to the BMWK, the Siemens ENSURE showroom and 50Hertz Transmission GmbH. The participants also had the opportunity to expand their knowledge and discuss the challenges of flexibility solutions in workshops on flexibility and financing. A visit to the EUREF-Campus Berlin rounded off the program.
The trip brought together key players in the energy transition in the partner countries. Together we are shaping the future of energy!
Contact:
Sofia Karimi, Project Director, karimi@renac.de |
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BGFA Uganda Skills Development Programme: Empowering Communities & Advancing Energy Access
With over half of Uganda’s population lacking electricity, the BGFA Uganda Skills Development Programme focused on capacity building in the off-grid solar sector. The initiative aimed to accelerate rural electrification, create jobs, and promote gender inclusion, aligning with SDG-7 and SDG-5.
Key Achievements:
Skill Development: 300+ participants trained in solar installation, maintenance, and business operations.
Gender Inclusion: 32% female participation, exceeding targets and empowering women in leadership.
Sustainability: Train-the-Trainer programs fostered a self-sustaining professional network.
Future Steps:
➡ Expand gender-specific training and mentorship.
➡ Establish training hubs in remote areas.
➡ Strengthen public-private partnerships.
This initiative sets a model for scaling energy access and workforce development across Africa.
Contact:
Rafael Juan Martí, Project Director, marti@renac.de |
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BETD Round Table: Advancing Green Energy in Academic Programs
The BSW (German Solar Association) together with RENAC organized a round table on “Academic Workforce Development for Global Energy Transition” within the international conference on energy transition BETD, Berlin, on the 19th of March.
Still around two third of energy related study programs world wide focus on fossil fuels, causing a carbon lock-in in careers and stranded skill sets hindering energy transition.
Around 30 speakers and participants from international organisations like DAAD, Federal Foreign Office, ISA, IRENA, EU and Misereor gathered to exchange on ways and activities to foster the integration of green energy technologies into study programs of universities.
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ISA Training in Côte d'Ivoire
On behalf of the International Solar Alliance, RENAC organised 4 PV training courses in Côte d'Ivoire. These hands-on trainings were all about installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of small-scale rooftop solar PV and solar mini-grid of capacity up to 100 kWp.
Take a look at what the participants learned. We wish them all the best of luck with their upcoming PV projects.
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The German Energy Solutions Initiative: Expand your renewable energy business
Have a look at upcoming business trips, information sessions and webinars focusing on energy storage and infrastructure. The events are part of the German Energy Solutions Initiative, supported by the German Ministry of Economics and Climate Action:
Energy Business Trip- 19.-23.05.2025:
Information Event (online) - 30.04.2025
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Visit our booth at Intersolar!
Join us at The Smarter E Europe / Intersolar trade fair in Munich, Germany, from May 07-09, 2025. Visit the RENAC stand in Hall A4, Booth 648 to explore the latest advancements in the renewable energy sector and discover our programs designed to prepare individuals and organizations for success in this dynamic field.
Our exhibition will showcase programs and training beneficial for professionals, RENAC alumni, educators and trainers, product manufacturers, solar energy and technology experts, project planners and managers and those who want to qualify as such, as well as businesses.
To arrange a meeting with RENAC experts at the event, please contact our Office Manager, Aneta Orlowska.
Contact: Rayk Albrecht, albrecht@renac.de |
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Women in Renewable Energy
Watch the video to see what motivates our female employees in their work in the renewable energy sector!
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