The Global Energy Interconnection Development Cooperation Organization, in partnership with the Chinese Mission to the African Union, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, and the African Electric Power Utilities Association, have initiated an electric bus technology training programme with Golden Dragon in Africa. The six-day training programme aims to promote the growth of electric vehicles and energy storage technology on the continent.
Golden Dragon is 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
