Figure 1 Some of the training modules developed under the project
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) conducted community level trainings in Fiji, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands under its project titled “Capacity Building to Strengthen Sustainable Implementation of Renewable Energy Technologies for Rural Energy Access”.
This initiative was part of a 4-year regional project, funded by the Republic of Korea through the Korea International Corporation Agency (KOICA) in partnership with GGGI. The project aimed at training 3000 people in all 4 countries, including 40% women and 20% vulnerable groups. The target groups were local government officials, small businesses, local technicians, and traditional and community leaders.
The project’s main objective was to strengthen informed and inclusive decision-making by resource owners and local government officials for integration of green economy and renewable energy into local level planning and to strengthen implementation of renewable energy infrastructure for rural electrification.
GGGI has worked closely with local partners and developed 10 training modules, complete with detailed Trainer Guides as well as simplified local language translated Learner Workbooks on the topics listed below. Each of the 4 countries has its own customized version of the modules to make it more relevant to the local context.
- Green Economy General Principles
- Green Business Basics
- Energy Efficiency Basics
- Inclusive Development
- Renewable Energy General Principles
- Renewable Energy Project Financial Management
- Solar in the Community
- Solar Operations and Maintenance basics
- Pico- Hydro in the Community
- Pico- Hydro Operations and Maintenance basics
A total of 32 experienced local trainers had undergone 2 weeks of Training of Trainers workshops in 4 countries, out of which 16 were mobilized to the selected remote rural communities to deliver the trainings.
In Fiji, the communities trained were Bukuya in Vitilevu, Vunisea in Kadavu, Rukua in Beqa, Buca in Vanualevu and Tutu in Taveuni. In Vanuatu, the communities trained were Parissa and Small (Big) Nanuku in Santo, Tisman and Vinmavis in Malekula and Melsisi in Pentecost. In PNG, the communities trained were Imuagoro, Kwikila station, Keapara, Alukuni, Karawa and Kalo in Rigo district. In Solomon Islands, the communities currently being trained are Lambi, Barana, GPPOL and Selwyn College in Guadalcanal as well as Tulagi and Bishop Koete in Central Province.
For the development of some of the technical training modules, SEIAPI standards were adopted and acknowledged. All 4 countries training modules and project information are available for free online at: https://greeneducationportal.org/. We look forward to you downloading and sharing the training modules amongst your networks.
For information on this project or about GGGI, please do not hesitate to contact the Project Manager, Mr. Mohammed Tazil via email mohammed.tazil@gggi.org
Figure 2 Participants from Melsisi in Pentecost (Vanuatu) conducting wiring exercise on the solar home system demonstration kit
Figure 3 Participants from Lambi in Guadalcanal (Solomon Islands) conducting wiring exercise on the solar home system demonstration kit
Figure 4 Participants from Vunisea in Kadavu (Fiji) working on the pico-hydro system demonstration kit
Figure 5 Participants from Kwikila Station (PNG) showing their certificates after the training session