CERMI_Sol – Solar Thermal Training Program for ECOWAS Countries

Despite the high demand for heat and the presence of abundant solar resource, the use of solar thermal technologies is still on an extremely low level in ECOWAS countries. The immense potential of solar thermal energy in the region could entirely replace the use of fossil resources to heat water. The project therefore aims to remove existing lack of awareness and the technological and capacity related barriers, which restrict solar thermal energy deployment in ECOWAS countries.

The program was running in total for 6½ months strengthening the capacity of national actors and of existing partner institutions dealing with solar thermal energy such as polytechnic schools, universities and other training centres in all 15 ECOWAS Member States.

During the training program, key experts were trained in theoretical and practical lessons in English and French speaking groups. The project Solar Thermal Training Program for ECOWAS Countries was coordinated by CDC3C located in Praia Cape Verde and technically implemented by AEE INTEC.