- Huawei is set to train 1000 solar experts in Sub-Saharan Africa with a project themed the “Thousand Digital Power Talents Programme”.
- The sessions will include theoretical and practical learning to upskill solar trainees with knowledge of digital power technology and solutions and practical installation skills.
In an initiative to drive growth and expand the continent’s solar sector ecosystem, Huawei is set to train 1000 solar experts in Sub-Saharan Africa with a project themed the “Thousand Digital Power Talents Programme”. At the programme’s opening ceremony, the President of Huawei Southern Africa Digital Power Business, Xia Hesheng, said: “African countries have more than 40 per cent of the world’s solar energy resources. It’s crucial to have the right talent to tap into that potential”.
Hesheng highlighted Africa’s immense potential in terms of renewables and solar energy. Additionally, he stated that through the Thousand Digital Power Talents Programme, they are committed to strengthening the local talent ecosystem and driving further industry growth in Africa with local partners. Also, John van Zuylen, Chief Executive Officer of Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA), in his comments said: “AFSIA welcomes Huawei’s talent development program and looks forward to cooperating with Huawei to share new skills with solar technicians across the continent over the next 12 months,” van Zuylen said.
The first batch of this training, themed “Together, for a Better and Greener Africa”, had over 100 South African solar industry practitioners receiving training from Huawei in Johannesburg. Huawei will host 25 training sessions in the remainder of 2022 and throughout 2023. The sessions will include theoretical and practical learning to upskill solar trainees with knowledge of digital power technology and solutions and practical installation skills.