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November 11, 2024

Workshop on the Development of Regional QI frameworks for solar PV products in EAC region

Micro Energy International on behalf of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the International Solar Alliance in collaboration with EACREEE is currently implementing the development of regional quality infrastructure...
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May 9, 2024

ISA is establishing a STAR-Centre at the College of Science and Technology, Royal University of Bhutan (RUB)

ISA is establishing a STAR-Centre at the College of Science and Technology, Royal University of Bhutan (RUB). This Centre aims to create an effective and sustained ecosystem for solar deployment...
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April 15, 2024

Capacity building workshop on harmonisation of curricula and training for solar PV in EAC region : 17th – 18th April

1. Description  The International Network of Solar Technology and Application Resource Centres (STAR-C), Cornerstone of Rural Electrification initiative (CORE) and the East African Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (EACREEE)...
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April 15, 2024

Capacity building workshop on harmonisation and development of curricula and training for solar thermal in ECOWAS region : 15th – 16th April

1. Background information and Partners   The International Network of Solar Technology and Application Resource Centres (STAR-C), Cornerstone of Rural Electrification initiative (CORE) and the ECOWAS Regional Centre for Renewable Energy...
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Objectives and Outcomes

Priorities and goals

Objectives & Outcomes

The overall objective is to create a strong network of institutional capacities within ISA Member States to enhance quality infrastructure (QI) for the uptake of solar energy product and service markets, particularly in least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing states (SIDS).

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Improved quality and certification frameworks for PV and solar thermal products

& services

Enhanced capacities of institutions to offer certified quality solar curricula and Training

Increased impact of solar networks and knowledge management systems

Effective STAR-C management and governance structure established and sustained

Origin & Milestones

Project Management

Background
& origin

On 19 March 2018 the International Solar Alliance (ISA), based in New Delhi, India, and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) signed a Joint Declaration on the joint promotion of solar energy globally.

Support
& request

Following a joint UNIDO programming mission to New Delhi, on 16th October 2019, the Director General of ISA submitted an official request to UNIDO to provide support for the development and implementation of the International Solar Technology and Application Resource Centres (STAR-C) programme.

Agreement
& signature

On 15th June 2021, a Trust Fund Agreement between UNIDO and ISA for the preparatory assistance, and on 26th October 2021, an agreement between ISA and the Government of France through the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France were signed.

Launch
& implementation

The STAR-C project will be launched in 2023 with initial limited funding of the Government of France, which is supposed to have a leverage effect. To increase the impact of the initiative, it is planned to mobilise further funding support during the implementation of the project.

Partners

Leading organizations

Beneficiaries

Target countries

4

PROJECT PARTNERS

3

PROJECT BENEFICIARIES

50

TARGET COUNTRIES

100

INVOLVED STAKEHOLDERS

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