This course aims to provide the Masters’ level student with a multi-disciplinary framework for understanding the most suitable mechanisms to promote and implement clean energy mini-grids in Rwanda.
Pre-requisites:
- Bachelor degree in a technically-oriented degree or field, such as engineering or physics
- Successful completion of the Local Solutions for Energy Access course.
Delivery and expectations
Each seminar will have a morning and afternoon session. The sessions be held in person in the ACE ESD boardroom on the UR CST campus. During each seminar, the participant will be given an assessment task to be completed and submitted before the next seminar.
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Seminar #1 |
Policy and Regulatory Matters |
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Seminar #2 |
Policy and Regulatory Matters (cont) |
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Seminar #3 |
Feasibility Study - Technical (incl Demand Assessment) |
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Seminar #4 |
Feasibility Study - Technical (incl Demand Assessment) - (cont) |
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Seminar #5 |
Technical Design (System Architecture and Components) |
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Seminar #6 |
Technical Design (System Architecture and Components) - (cont) |
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Seminar #7 |
Project Development (Business Models and Financing Options) |
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Seminar #8 |
Project Development (Business Models and Financing Options) - (cont) |
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Fees
University of Rwanda masters’ students currently enrolled in the MSc Renewable Energy programme are expected to do the trainings and there is no additional fee.
The fee for professionals working in the energy sector is xxx
Enrolment
Please contact xxx to enroll for this course