Join the 8th SOLTRAIN+ Conference in Gaborone, Botswana!

Submitted by SOLTRAIN Admin
Published 1 year ago

The 8th Southern African Renewable Heating and Cooling Training & Demonstration Initiative (SOLTRAIN+) Conference is set to take place from 24–28 February 2025 at the Gaborone International Conference Centre (GICC) in Botswana. This event is jointly organised with the 2024 SADC Sustainable Energy Week and promises to be a pivotal gathering for renewable energy enthusiasts and professionals.

Theme:

Advancing Solar Thermal Technologies for Sustainable Energy: Innovations, Applications, and Future Directions.

This conference will explore cutting-edge developments in solar thermal technologies and their application in sustainable energy systems. Attendees will benefit from engaging discussions and insights into the future of solar thermal energy in Southern Africa.

Why Attend?

Gain invaluable knowledge from the SOLTRAIN network.
Support Gender and Youth Empowerment in solar thermal energy.
Learn from real-world examples of successful solar thermal installations.

Host:

The event is hosted by the Clean Energy Research Centre, University of Botswana, and supported by the Austrian Development Cooperation, AEE INTEC, and other key stakeholders in the renewable energy sector.

Registration:

For more details, visit https://sadcenergyweek.org/ or email ubcercsoltrain@ub.ac.bw.

A Collaborative Future:

With a strong focus on collaboration, the conference invites experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to foster innovation and exchange ideas that will shape the region's energy future.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of Southern Africa’s renewable energy revolution!

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