SOLTRAIN+ Bursary – Call closed by end of July 2025

We would like to announce that the rolling call for the next awarding of the SOLTRAIN+ bursary will be closed …

3 days, 9 hours ago

Monika Spörk-Dür

SADC Utilisation Training Workshop on Solar Systems and Components - Lilongwe, Malawi

The first SOLTRAIN+ SADC Utilisation Training Workshop for Experts and Professionals was successfully held from 07–08 April 2025 in Lilongwe, …

3 days, 9 hours ago

Selma Festus

Accelerating Energy Security in Southern Africa: Key Highlights from the 2024 SADC Sustainable Energy Week

The SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE), in collaboration with Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy and …

3 days, 9 hours ago

Selma Festus

The 8th SOLTRAIN+ Conference in Botswana – A Resounding Success

The 8th SOLTRAIN+ conference, hosted by the Clean Energy Research Centre University of Botswana, a memory gathering of enthusiastic energy …

3 days, 9 hours ago

Kevin Nwaigwe

Training on Solar Heat for Industrial Processes in Harare, Zimbabwe and CAFCA Technical Tour

A specialized training course for experts and professionals entitled Solar Heat for Industrial Processes (SHIP) for Industry & Commerce was …

3 days, 9 hours ago

Samson Mhlanga

Joint SOLTRAIN+ / IEA SHC Task 69 ‘Solar Heat for 2030’ Week from 23-26 September 2025

In Windhoek SOLTRAIN+ and the IEA SHC Task 69 are joining forces for a full week of activities on the …

3 days, 9 hours ago

Monika Spörk-Dür

The Experimental Setup of a Side-by-Side Solar Water Heating System at The Namibia Energy Institute Reaches Commissioning Stage

The side-by-side comparison of three solar water heating technologies being installed at the premises of Namibia Energy Institute (NEI) at …

3 days, 9 hours ago

Joseph Shigwedha

NUL-ERC & SOLTRAIN+ lead Lesotho’s Solar Revolution

As Lesotho is stepping into a brighter, greener future, the SOLTRAIN+ Project and the Energy Research Centre (ERC) at the …

3 days, 10 hours ago

Palesa Nkaile

Enhancing Municipal Energy Efficiency: CRSES and City of Cape Town Collaborate on Renewable Solutions for Indoor Heated Swimming Pool

The Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies (CRSES) at Stellenbosch University is collaborating with the City of Cape Town’s …

3 days, 11 hours ago

Dr. Francois Rozon

Exciting Opportunity for Postgraduate Students: SOLTRAIN+ Rolling Bursary Calls

SOLTRAIN+ is offering support for twenty master’s or PhD theses dedicated to the topic of renewable heating and cooling and …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Selma Festus

Call for Exhibitors: Solar Thermal and Renewable Heating Companies

The SADC Sustainable Energy Week is an excellent opportunity to highlight your innovations and connect with potential partners and clients …

7 months ago

Selma Festus

Intensive Practical and Theoretical Training Activities in Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe

Theoretical Training Courses

From October 14th to 30th, four SOLTRAIN+ theoretical training courses were organized in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rudi Moschik

Intensive Practical and Theoretical Training Activities in Gaborone, Botswana

Practical Training Course in Gaborone

In addition to theoretical training, SOLTRAIN also offers practical courses during live installations on-site.

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rudi Moschik

Call for Papers – Paper/Poster Session: 8th SOLTRAIN Conference 2025

We are excited to announce the Call for Papers for the 8th Southern African Renewable Heating and Cooling Training Demonstration …

8 months ago

Selma Festus

7th SADC Industrial Week Supported by SOLTRAIN+ NUST Zimbabwe and SACREEE

Industrialisation of the SADC region can be achieved through energy efficiency and solar thermal energy, as supported by the SOLTRAIN+ …

9 months ago

Samson Mhlanga