What is STREEC?
STREEC is a joint effort between the Free Evangelical Christian Fellowship Church in eSwatini, Caring for Shiselweni and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) through DIGNI. The aim of the project is provide marginalized youths with a foothold in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector.
What we do!
STREEC provides a six month course in renewable energy systems and entrepreneurship. The course covers all major modern renewable energy systems with theoretical and practical exercises to help develop a rapid and comprehensive foundational knowledge that will be sufficient to serve as a springboard for our students to dive into the renewable energy sector.
After the students complete the training course, they are placed into an internship programme to further develop their skills. STREEC further assists the students in establishing their own businesses within the Renewable Energy sector through a business incubation program.
The Training Course
Over the six months the students are exposed to the various aspects of renewable energy and small business management. They are given hands on experience in the planning, design and construction of various renewable projects!
Solar Photovoltaics
Each group of students are given the opportunity to work on developing and implementing a portion of a solar generation park at the Training Centre.
Electrical
Learn the core principles of electrical systems, wiring and safety practices. This course covers essential topics circuit theory, electrical installation, troubleshooting and maintenance. Ideal for aspiring electricians and technicians looking to gain practical skills and knowledge for careers in electrical engineering and related fields.
Solar Thermal And Wind Power
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of solar thermal and wind power technologies, their principles, and applications. The course also covers wind energy systems, focusing on resource assessment, feasibility modelling, technical design, project development, and grid integration.
Entrepreneurship
This course is about teaching students on how to launch a small business and assisted in the process of establishing and registration.
Bio Mass
Direct combustion of biomass waste from the sugarcane and timber industries are a huge untapped resource. Students will be taught on the workings of direct combustion power generation systems, and work in partnership with the timber industry to develop capacity.