SEI Trains Solar Technicians in Benin, Africa

SEI and SELF (Solar Electric Light Fund) have teamed up to train 6 new solar technicians and provide a refresher course for SELF?s other solar technicians in the northern region of Benin, Africa.� SELF is a US based non-profit that provides solar power solutions for water pumping, community garden irrigation, schools, and health clinics.� They have made a long term commitment to help with social and economic development in the region around Kalele in Benin.� SEI is providing the training program for all of the local technicians to improve their skills and work toward a region with sustainable renewable energy jobs.� This region has� a great need for inexpensive, reliable power in a place where the solar resource is abundant while grid electricity is scarce and expensive.

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Self employee Frank, new solar technician Alidou, and SELF project manager Darren are studying the schematics for a solar system they will be installing in December.

Newly hired solar technician Imorou, SEI instructor Brad Burkhartzmeyer, and new solar technician Jacques are wiring a combiner box as part of the SEI training conducted in Benin.

• More information on SEI programs and trainings can be found at solarenergy.org
• More information on SELF international solar installation projects can be found at SELF.org

Written by Brad Burkhartzmeyer, on assignment in Benin, Africa for SEI

Source: http://www.solarenergy.org/blog/sei-trains-solar-technicians-benin-africa

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