SOLTRAIN news

Our news archive on the SOLTRAIN website covering updates on projects, training initiatives, and events from the SADC territories under the SOLTRAIN program.

SOLTRAIN+ promoting solar thermal potential for energy efficiency in Zimbabwe and the region

SOLTRAIN+ promoting solar thermal potential for energy efficiency in Zimbabwe and the region

The SOLTRAIN+ project aims to promote energy efficiency through the utilization of solar thermal potential in various sectors such as …

2 years, 5 months ago

Eng Samson Mhlanga, Blessed Sarema, Albert Mnkandla and Gilbert Munhuwamambo

Announcing "SOLTRAIN+"

Announcing "SOLTRAIN+"

The SOLTRAIN program has been successfully built up in the last 12 years leading to positive impact across the solar …

2 years, 11 months ago

SOLTRAIN Admin

SOLTRAIN Phase IV successfully completed

SOLTRAIN Phase IV successfully completed

The fourth phase of the SOLTRAIN project came to a close at the SOLTRAIN conference which took place on December …

2 years, 11 months ago

Werner Weiss

Solar geysers beat the limescale blues in Limpopo

Solar geysers beat the limescale blues in Limpopo

Families and members at Airforce Base Makhado, Limpopo, are reaping the benefits of yet another energy efficiency project – this …

3 years ago

Dr Karen Surridge

IEA SHC award for Aussenkehr SOLTRAIN project in Namibia

IEA SHC award for Aussenkehr SOLTRAIN project in Namibia

The Orange River Vineyard Investment (ORVI) social housing project in Aussenkehr, Namibia was awarded the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling …

3 years ago

Werner Weiss

BBCDC extends learning facilities with energy-efficient 'Earthship'

BBCDC extends learning facilities with energy-efficient 'Earthship'

Rising enrolment at Bethel Business and Community Development Centre (BBCDC) and lack of space compelled us to augment facilities over …

3 years, 2 months ago

Ivan Yaholnitsky

Solar industry association collaborates with world's biggest diamond producer to provide solar hot water to NGOs

Solar industry association collaborates with world's biggest diamond producer to provide solar hot water to NGOs

An alternative care home, SOS Children’s Village, and a boarding school for children with learning disabilities, Camphill Community Trust, both …

3 years, 2 months ago

Karen Gibson

Strong presence of SOLTRAIN at ISEC 2022 in Graz, Austria

Strong presence of SOLTRAIN at ISEC 2022 in Graz, Austria

The 2nd International Sustainable Energy Conference (ISEC 2022), themed around Renewable Heating and Cooling in Integrated Urban and Industrial …

3 years, 5 months ago

Stephen Forder

SOLTRAIN courtesy visit to ADA

SOLTRAIN courtesy visit to ADA

The SOLTRAIN delegation, which was attending the 2nd International Sustainable Energy Conference (ISEC) 2022 in Graz, Austria from 05 …

3 years, 5 months ago

SOLTRAIN Admin

Katutura State Hospital maternity ward meets all its hot water needs from solar

Katutura State Hospital maternity ward meets all its hot water needs from solar

The Maternity Ward at Windhoek’s Katutura State Hospital is now meeting all its hot water needs through solar following the …

3 years, 5 months ago

Helvi Ileka and Rudi Moschik

Lady Pohamba Private Hospital installs Namibia's largest pumped solar water heating system

Lady Pohamba Private Hospital installs Namibia's largest pumped solar water heating system

The Lady Pohamba Private Hospital Private Hospital in Windhoek recently commissioned 278.2 m2 of a planned total of 358.68 …

3 years, 5 months ago

Helvi Ileka

SOLTRAIN at Zimbabwe International Trade Fair

SOLTRAIN at Zimbabwe International Trade Fair

The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair took place earlier in April this year with the purpose of promoting trade and providing …

3 years, 5 months ago

Samson Mhlanga

Excitement as SOLTRAIN Botswana resumes fairs & exhibitions

SOLTRAIN Botswana exhibited the solar trailer during the World Facilities Day exhibition held May 11, 2022 in Gaborone. This exhibition …

3 years, 5 months ago

Prof. Kevin Nwaigwe

First housing project in Aussenkehr receives solar hot water heating co-financed by SOLTRAIN

First housing project in Aussenkehr receives solar hot water heating co-financed by SOLTRAIN

Aussenkehr, a settlement in the far southern region of Namibia about 50 km northwest of the Noordoewer border post to …

3 years, 9 months ago

Helvi Ileka and Joseph Shigwedha

Solarsoft Fresh Fast Food in Mohales Hoek

Solarsoft Fresh Fast Food in Mohales Hoek

SOLTRAIN partner in Lesotho, Bethel Business and Community Development Centre (BBCDC), is showcasing how solar thermal technologies can be bundled …

3 years, 9 months ago

Ivan Yaholnitsky