The goal is to churn out a competent workforce for the renewable energy industry and build entrepreneurs who will advance access to clean energy to 600 million in Africa without access and retain young African talent in a crucial sector like renewable energy, of paramount importance to unlock Africa’s sustainable future.
The program offers the knowledge of international experts on the small, utility-scale, and small-scale use of four groups of renewable energy technologies via a general module, then fellows have the opportunity to choose a specialized track from the following:
- Bioenergy
- Hydropower
- Solar PV
- Onshore Wind
Including expert modules on Electric Vehicle Engineering, Energy Transition in Africa for all fellows.
The modules cover three core aspects of learning:
- Engineering
- Economics
- Financing
Offered Benefits
The Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders is an unapparelled opportunity to:
- Participate in a 6-month professional training program in renewable energy technologies such as – small-scale Hydro, Wind Power, Bioenergy, and Solar Power taught by globally acclaimed experts.
- Explore industries beyond your daily work and expand your expertise.
- Benefit from a one-month internship.
- Gain the opportunity and mentorship to design a capstone project to propose a solution to a local energy problem.
- Attend a virtual summit with other young energy leaders an opportunity to interact and network.
- Meet and network with top industry and business leaders who are serving as instructors.
- Receive access to the opportunity to pitch business ideas.
- Strengthen your work through new connections, skills, and ideas.
- Opportunities for networking in the energy transition market.
- Become part of a skilled, competent workforce for the industries of program focus.
- Be better equipped for employment after fellowship.
- Be the top choice for project partnerships, collaborations, or employment for Africa projects in partnership with program partners.
- Join a global alumni network of the Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders and work together to seek innovative solutions to common challenges.
