Project Summary:
The Solar Technician Training Project has entered its third and final phase of implementation. The primary objective of this project is to equip technicians with comprehensive skills in the installation, operation, and maintenance of solar systems. Additionally, the training emphasizes the integration of solar technology with productive uses in the agricultural value chain.
In this phase, the project is focused on the Dodoma region as a pilot area. Based on the success and outcomes of this pilot, there is a potential to expand the project to the Iringa region.
Objective 1: Build capacity among Salesians to provide quality services to past, present, and future students.
Objective 2: Provide opportunities for Salesian VTC alumni across Tanzania to promote professional cooperation and development.
Objective 3: Prepare students for success through information, alumni support, and improved training.
Stakeholders:
Project Sponsor: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
DB Implementing Partners Abroad; SM New Rochelle
DB Project Implementing partners; DB Dodoma & DB Iringa VTCs
Project Manager: Cassian Bilikwija
Key Team Members: Alfred Dalasia (DB Dodoma), Joseph Ngomite (DB Iringa) & Diana Mwita (JSO) & Gideon (Accountant)
Current Status:
As of July 2024, the project remains in its preliminary phase, focusing on assessing the productive uses of solar energy within agricultural value chains in the Dodoma region. The insights gathered from this assessment will inform the development of the solar energy training curriculum, including the necessary modules and additional equipment to be procured by the institution. Furthermore, it will outline supplementary training programs for past students interested in solar energy.
Additionally, this assessment will be conducted concurrently with an energy assessment at the AITEC Farm, which will determine the specific equipment to be installed at the facility.