The Global Energy Interconnection Development Cooperation Organization, in collaboration with the Chinese Mission to the African Union, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, and the African Electric Power Utilities Association, are currently offering an electric bus technology training programme in Africa. This initiative aims to promote the growth of electric vehicles and energy storage technology on the continent.
Golden Dragon, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, is participating in this programme by offering comprehensive feasibility analysis methods, training courses, and detailed reports specifically tailored for African governments and related industries on the development of the electric vehicle industry. The training covers a range of topics, including the construction and operation of electric vehicle charging facilities, standards for electric vehicles, development experiences, policies related to the energy storage industry, and insights into project investment and financing.
The main objective of this training programme is to expedite the establishment of energy interconnection in Africa, reduce power outages, and promote electrification, industrialisation, and sustainable development across the continent. Nearly 200 participants from energy departments, power companies, universities, and research institutions in 25 African countries such as Côte d’Ivoire, South Africa