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#ATTENTION ALL: The #AFYEL Program sourced for only the best experts across the world to educate our fellows on the four core subject renewable #energy areas - #Hydropower, #OnshoreWind, #Bioenergy, #Solarpower across 3 thematic areas - Engineering, Economics and Finance - with a collective 150 years of experience in the #academic, #industry and #regulatory fields. Our instructors are from: Florida Atlantic University, USA Brazilian Electricity Regulation Agency, Brazil Politecnico di Torino #University, Italy Covenant University, Nigeria Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town, South Africa ibert (Pty) ltd. South Africa Infranergy USA, Nigeria Stardust Solar Technologies Inc. Canada (which acquired Canadian Solar Institute) International Energy Agency (IEA), Paris, France RETTI Virtual University for Energy Education Renewable Energy Technology Training Institute (RETTI), Nigeria Our fellows are in for a life changing opportunity. Horst Unterlechner Chinenye Ajayi, Olayinka S. Ohunakin, Ph.D Oxford Climate Society Brigette Hyacinth Bella Anne C. Ndubuisi Diran Adegoke Uzoma Bailey Ayogu International Energy Agency (IEA) Laura Cozzi Laura Williamson Jônatas Duarte Lima Quantic School of Business and Technology, Environment Africa Magazine AFSIA (Africa Solar Industry Association) Kunle Aderinokun Women in Technology World Series Piero Carlo Dos Reis

#CONGRATULATIONS We are thrilled to welcome 50 outstanding new fellows for the Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders (AFYEL) (cohort 4) We were truly impressed by the competitive applications we received from 27 countries, and are excited to select fellows from 17 African countries. Our diverse group of fellows spans the renewable energy and #sustainability sectors. Among them are project lead engineers, Renewable energy business owners, PhD and MSc. students specializing in energy systems and electrical engineering, as well as dedicated lecturers. This cohort boasts a remarkable blend of #Energy Entrepreneurs and economists, all sharing a keen interest in propelling Africa's energy transition towards greater profitability. #Countries #Represented Uganda 🇺🇬 , Kenya 🇰🇪 , Ghana 🇬🇭 , Nigeria 🇳🇬 , Egypt 🇪🇬 , Namibia 🇳🇦 , Botswana 🇧🇼, Eswatini 🇸🇿 , South Africa 🇿🇦 , Ethiopia 🇪🇹 , Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 , Cameroon 🇨🇲 , Niger 🇳🇪 , Tanzania 🇹🇿 , Rwanda 🇷🇼, Mozambique🇲🇿 Togo 🇹🇬. #About Established in 2021, The Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders (AFYEL) is committed to empowering and nurturing young professionals in the energy industry across the continent, fostering their development into skilled workers who will steer Africa's #electrification journey. #The #Problem With 600 million people still lacking access to electricity in Africa, our mission is clear—to equip the youth with renewable energy skills, thereby promoting electricity accessibility and addressing the workforce displacement resulting from the ongoing energy transition away from fossil fuels and other affected industries. #Our #Big #Goal The primary aim with #AFYEL is to cultivate a competent workforce for the renewable energy industry while nurturing entrepreneurs dedicated to advancing electricity access throughout Africa. In addition, the program will make available a pool of experienced workers for the clean technology industry across Africa. The program provides comprehensive insights from international lectures and business experts, focusing on four key groups of #renewable energy technologies: #Key #Technologies #Of #Focus * Solar PV (utility-scale and small-scale) * Onshore Wind * Bioenergy * Small-scale Hydropower Emphasizing three critical aspects throughout the program: * Engineering * Economics * Financing #Specialised #Tracks Fellows have the opportunity to choose and specialise on one renewable energy technology. All fellows will be involved in rigorous academic exercises, designing projects and solutions for unique identified problems, and will participate in hands-on internships in select renewable energy tracks to gain industry/work experience. Kindly welcome them in the comments!

Hydropower: Powering Africa’s Future with Clean Energy! Hydropower is a game-changer for Africa's renewable energy landscape, providing consistent, reliable electricity. With projects like the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam leading the way, we’re on the path to an electrified and sustainable Africa. AFYEL is empowering young leaders to drive this change through expert training and collaboration. Join us in shaping Africa's clean energy future! visit www.afyel.org #Hydropower #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergyAfrica #AfricaEnergyTransition #SustainableEnergy #AFYEL #YoungEnergyLeader

AFYEL Cohort 4 Week 1 Learning Experience Recap!🌱 We kicked off our journey with an inspiring Week 1 at AFYEL! Our fellows engaged in thought-provoking lectures that broadened their understanding of clean energy, starting with a comprehensive overview delivered by Engr. Hafiz Bello. This session highlighted the critical roles of policy and regulation in the energy sector—showing that engineering goes hand-in-hand with strategic thinking and collaboration. Our fellows discovered: - The importance of engaging with policymakers to drive sustainable energy solutions. - How interdisciplinary efforts are vital in overcoming clean energy challenges. The learning continued with a session led by Evan Kramer, focusing on photovoltaics and solar resources. Our fellows explored Africa's vast potential in solar energy and learned about the basics of solar PV systems. Key insights included: - Capturing and utilizing the 75% heat loss from solar panels can significantly enhance energy efficiency. - Understanding environmental factors like shading is crucial for optimizing solar performance. We are excited to witness our fellows' passion for pushing boundaries in clean energy, particularly their interest in harnessing solar heat for innovative applications, including biogas systems. Stay tuned as we continue this enlightening journey towards a sustainable energy future for Africa! 🌞💡 #AFYEL #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #EnergyPolicy #Sustainability #AfricaLeads #EnergyTransition #BiogasResearch

🔍 #Trivia: “The Great Renewable Energy Dilemma” 🌍 Which renewable energy source should Africa prioritize in the next decade? With Africa sitting on 60% of the world’s best solar resources, should we focus on solar? What about the vast potential of hydropower and the abundant land for onshore wind? 🌬️💧 Each source has its trade-offs: Solar Power: Ideal but is infrastructure scalable? Onshore Wind: Land availability is high, but are grid connections sufficient? Hydropower: Offers great potential but comes with environmental risks. Bioenergy: Utilizes waste but is sustainability achievable at scale? 💡 Critical Thought: As we consider diverse energy needs, economic realities, and climate policies, which technology provides the best balance of growth and sustainability? Join the discussion and share your insights! #AFYEL #RenewableEnergyDilemma #SolarVsWind #Hydropower #Bioenergy #SustainableDevelopment #CleanEnergyAfrica

#Offshore Wind Power is a key track at the Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders (AFYEL). As #Africa is embracing clean energy with onshore wind power it has become paramount to #train and prepare a new set of workers who will lead the advancement and #acceleration of #Offshore Wind in all African countries. This is what we are doing through the six months #AFYEL Program. As we welcome our new fellows for cohort 4, Let’s continue pushing towards a sustainable energy future! In the video, we showcase projects like the Lake Turkana Wind Farm in Kenya which is already powering 1.5 million homes and creating a brighter, greener future for all.

Yes you read that right! Congratulations to all who made it for the Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders (AFYEL) Cohort 4. We rejoice with you all. If you didn’t make it, we trust that you would get the opportunity next time! Keep hope alive 🫶🏼

Closing today at 11.59pm WAT 👉The Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders (AFYEL), is a comprehensive six-month competency-building program designed to nurture and empower 50 exceptional energy leaders each year. These energy leaders are trained and equipped to accelerate Africa’s electrification and will go through immersive and hands-on educational experiences tailored for youth aged 25 to 40. The #AFYEL starts with a foundational intensive learning module that covers all four special energy tracks. Subsequently, participants have the opportunity to channel their passion and expertise into one of these specialized learning #tracks, including: 🔌Hydropower 🔌Onshore Wind 🔌Solar Power 🔌Bioenergy Courses also include - EMobility Engineering, Energy Transition for Africa Opportunities and Challenges, Electricity Policy, Renewable Energy Law and Regulation, Fundraising for Energy Transition, Clean Energy Entrepreneurship. Check out the professors and instructors: https://lnkd.in/e6ab_p89 #Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e37VCKVc For a deeper understanding of eligibility criteria, program benefits, and to access the application portal, explore: https://lnkd.in/dgD7hUUv

#Closing on 31st AUG | Here’s why you should APPLY; The Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders (AFYEL) is known for the following reasons: 👉Comprehensive and Rigorous Curriculum: The Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders (AFYEL)’s curriculum is meticulously designed to cover the Engineering, Economics, and Finance aspects of four main renewable energy technologies—Hydropower, Onshore Wind, Solar Power, and Bioenergy. This approach ensures that participants gain a holistic understanding of the renewable energy sector, making them well-prepared to lead and innovate in this rapidly evolving field. 👉Exceptional Faculty and Industry Experts: AFYEL is distinguished by the caliber of its instructors, who are drawn from leading academic institutions and globally recognized industry organizations. This program offers unparalleled access to knowledge and expertise in the field of renewable energy. ➡️World-Class Academia: Our #professors hail from top-tier universities such as: 📌Florida Atlantic University, USA 📌University of Turin, Italy 📌Covenant University, Nigeria 📌Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town, South Africa 📌Florence School of Regulation, Italy 📌Renewable Energy Technology Training Institute (RETTI) ➡️ Industry Leaders and Government Experts: The program also features #expert instructors from prominent organizations and government Agencies such as: 📌 New York State Energy Research and Development (NYSERDA) 📌Brazilian Electricity Regulation Agency, Brazil 📌IBERT Bioenergy Company ibert (Pty) ltd. South Africa 📌Infranergy USA, Nigeria 📌 International Energy Agency (IEA) (IEA)Paris, France 📌Stardust Solar Technologies Inc. (Which acquired the Canadian Solar Institute), Burnaby Canada 👉Closing on 11:59pm WAT August 31st 2024 Link: https://lnkd.in/e37VCKVc

#BENEFITS of the Program | Applications for the Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders (AFYEL) close on 31st August!👇 Benefits of the Fellowship The #AFYEL program offers an Unapparelled Opportunity to: 📌Participate in a 6 Months (26 week) 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 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 expert instructors and professors from Brazil, U.S, Nigeria, Italy, South Africa, Austria. 📌Receive access to opportunity to pitch business idea 📌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 partnership, 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. 📌Get tailored advise from experts every week through the weekly projects to refine your ideas and ultimately your energy leadership and career goals. 📌Develop key leadership and management skills through the energy modules and specialized live lectures. 📌Access ongoing support and exclusive opportunities via AFYEL dedicated alumni platform. 📌Participate in weekly policy discussions and RE focus group dialogues to influence renewable energy initiatives. APPLY HERE: https://lnkd.in/e37VCKVc