In Uganda, the Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA) is seeking expressions of interest in training professionals in the off-grid energy sector. Interested companies or organisations should apply before 27 January 2022.

As part of its activities in Uganda, the Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA) wants to provide training in the decentralised renewable energy sector. To do so, the fund manager, Nefco, is launching a call for expressions of interest to companies or organisations that can provide courses to develop the technical, commercial and business skills of participants.

The training will be organised in two modules. The first module will be dedicated to solar home systems. The selected company or consortium will provide training in the installation and maintenance of these stand-alone solar systems, as well as business and sales skills. The second module will focus on technical training related to the development of the green mini-grid segment.

“Courses may differ in terms of duration and expertise required and should be tailored to the needs of each energy service provider or other participating entity,” says the BGFA. With a budget of €600 000 (excluding VAT), the training is expected to last between 18 and 24 months. The initiative is expected to benefit 300 Ugandans. Companies or organisations interested in the training have until January 27, 2022, to apply.

Nefco is offering the training under the BGFA’s third call for proposals (BGFA3). This initiative aims to electrify three million Ugandans living mainly in rural areas through 600 000 new connections. The fund manager plans to sign contracts with eleven decentralised renewable energy providers in Uganda during 2022. These companies, selected through a call for projects, will receive funding based on the results of the BGFA.

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