Training on Renewable Energy, Energy Transition and Energy Efficiency for Young Central Asian Women
April 17 - 21, 2023
Kazakh-German University (DKU), 173, Nazarbayev Ave., Almaty, Kazakhstan
Aim: This training course is designed to equip young female specialists and students with the essential skills required for future energy jobs. It also aims to inspire them to pursue careers in this field and promote this change among their colleagues and networks.
Participants: Approximately 100 young female professionals and students specializing in renewable energy, energy, ecology, environment, and sustainable development from Central Asian countries (including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan), Afghanistan, and Mongolia participated in the training.
Training Program: The five-day training program covered a range of topics pertinent to renewable energy, energy transition, and energy efficiency in Central Asia. The lectures delved into solar, wind, and hydro energy, alternative fuels, efficient heating and cooling technologies, as well as the economic, financial, and gender aspects of integrating renewable energy. The goal was to offer participants a comprehensive understanding of renewable energy technologies and their potential applications in the Central Asian context.
In addition to lectures, participants had the opportunity to engage in practical activities and site visits. The training program included visits to the laboratories at Kazakh British Technical University (KBTU) and DKU, providing hands-on experiences and exposure to state-of-the-art research facilities. The group also toured the Qapshagai 2MW solar power plant, which supplies electricity to Konaev city, serving as a successful example of solar energy utilization. The detailed agenda is available below.
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