PRISTINE VET

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West Africa is rapidly emerging as one of the continent’s most dynamic clean-energy frontiers. In 2025, Africa recorded its fastest-ever year of solar growth, adding a record 4.5 GW of new photovoltaic capacity, a 54% increase compared to the previous year. West African nations contributed strongly through new utility-scale solar parks, hybrid systems, and mini-grids.

The PRISTINE VET project has officially started with the successful implementation of the Kick-off Meeting, marking the beginning of a multi-country initiative focused on strengthening vocational education and training (VET) capacities in the field of green and sustainable energy technologies. PRISTINE VET aims to enhance skills development, modernise VET curricula and bridge the gap between

The Student Energy Career Training Program (SECT) – Cohort 6: Women in Energy Africa successfully concluded in February 2026. This 30-week, fully online program trained 25 young African women (aged 18–30) to lead the continent’s energy transition. Participants gained specialized skills in renewables, project management, leadership, mentorship, and hands-on experience with top energy organizations. In

In September 2025, the European Commission selected 73 new international cooperation projects in vocational education and training (VET) under Erasmus+, allocating over €27 million. These initiatives strongly emphasize green skills, renewable energy technologies, sustainable practices, and eco-entrepreneurship, with many involving partnerships in Sub-Saharan Africa. Projects focus on demand-driven training, including renewable energy curricula, sustainable agriculture,