The 8th SOLTRAIN Conference

Submitted by Selma Festus
Published 9 months, 3 weeks ago

The 2024 SOLTRAIN+ Conference will be hosted by the University of Botswana – Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC), a regional partner of SOLTRAIN+. The 8th Southern African Renewable Heating & Cooling Training & Demonstration Initiative (SOLTRAIN+) Conference will showcase locally installed SOLTRAIN+ demonstration projects and highlight various heating, cooling, and industrial technologies of solar thermal technology. It will also introduce the latest additions to SOLTRAIN+ and offer participants opportunities to engage with experts while exploring regional and international renewable energy heating and cooling initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Last year's SOLTRAIN+ Conference in Namibia

The SOLTRAIN+ Conference will be held in conjunction with the 2024 SADC Sustainable Energy Week, from December 2nd to 6th, 2024. This week-long event will feature high-level technical and policy presentations, seminars, Business-to-Business meetings, interactive group discussions, panel sessions, and numerous networking opportunities. Additionally, regional and international exhibitions will offer a platform for showcasing innovations and fostering strategic partnerships.

Delegates are expected from all SADC countries and internationally. Additionally, participation is open to all interested persons. 
For registration, please visit the official SADC Energy Week website at www.sadcenergyweek.org.

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