Upcoming SOLTRAIN+ Webinar Series: Advancing Renewable Heating and Cooling Knowledge, Skills and Opportunities in the SADC Region

As part of its continued commitment to advancing renewable heating and cooling (RHC) solutions across Africa, the SOLTRAIN+ community is hosting two upcoming webinars that will bring together experts, practitioners, innovators, and aspiring professionals to exchange knowledge, explore opportunities, and strengthen participation in the renewable energy transition.

The webinars will highlight the importance of renewable heating and cooling technologies, career pathways, entrepreneurship opportunities, innovation, and the role of skills development in accelerating the adoption of sustainable energy solutions.

1. Making RHC Careers Visible: How to Inspire Women and Youth in Technical Roles

Date: 30 July 2026
Time: 14:00 – 15:45 CAT
Platform: Online (Zoom)

This SOLTRAIN Gender and Diversity webinar will explore how renewable heating and cooling careers can be made more visible and attractive to women and youth through digital engagement, storytelling, role models, and practical career pathways.

The session will showcase how modern communication tools, interactive content, and relatable examples can help highlight opportunities within the RHC sector and inspire the next generation of renewable energy professionals.

Participants will explore the connection between renewable heating and cooling, digital skills, energy efficiency innovation, and the future of work in a climate-constrained world.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cvy8M4t1SV2A-yUwFS43Cg

2. From Innovation to Implementation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Real-World Deployment

Date: 29 September 2026
Time: 14:00 – 15:30 CET
Platform: Online

The second webinar in the series, “From Innovation to Implementation,” will focus on moving beyond research and innovation towards practical deployment of solar thermal and off-grid renewable energy solutions.

The session will explore how innovative technologies, business models, and enabling policies can support the scaling up of renewable heating and cooling solutions across Africa. Experts and practitioners will discuss lessons learned, implementation approaches, and opportunities to accelerate the transition from ideas and research outcomes into real-world applications.

By connecting researchers, technology providers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, the webinar aims to strengthen collaboration and promote practical solutions that contribute to sustainable energy development.

Webinar Page: https://leap-re.app/events

SOLTRAIN+ continues to create platforms for knowledge exchange, capacity building, and collaboration, supporting the growth of a skilled and inclusive renewable heating and cooling sector across Africa.

For more information, visit the SOLTRAIN+ website: https://soltrain.org/news/