2024 “Train the Trainer” Capacity Building Workshop on Energy Transition Modelling and Planning

SEforALL successfully concluded the 2024 “Train the Trainer” Workshop, bringing together government representatives from Barbados, Ghana, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, the Philippines, and Tanzania.
Over four intensive days, participants gained in-depth knowledge and practical experience in key areas, including energy system analysis, sectoral deep dives, scenario development, demand projections, off-model analysis, investment planning, policy analysis, and the application of the SEforALL Energy Systems Model (SEM). 

The workshop marked a significant milestone in SEforALL’s mission to foster energy transition and empower energy leaders with practical tools and strategies to address the complexities of transitioning to sustainable energy systems.

Key Takeaways

• Fostering South-South Collaboration: The workshop fostered a strong network of energy planners and modelers from the Global South, facilitating ongoing knowledge exchange and collaborative learning to tackle shared energy transition challenges.
• Mastering Sectoral Integration: Participants acquired comprehensive understanding of sector-specific challenges and solutions, including power, transport, industry, agriculture and clean cooking, integrating these elements into comprehensive energy models.
•  Harnessing Advanced Tools for Energy Transition Planning: Participants were introduced to the SEforALL Energy Systems Model (SEM), a cutting-edge tool designed to enhance energy system analysis and empower the development of more robust national energy strategies.
• Empowering and Building Expertise: The workshop empowered participants with hands-on exercise on energy systems modelling, enabling them to refine national energy transition plans and train their peers to build institutional capacity for sustainable energy transitions.
• Strengthening Investment Planning for Sustainable Transition: The workshop highlighted the pivotal role of energy transition planning in attracting and mobilizing investments, with a focus on identifying and utilizing financial instruments to scale up investments for sustainable energy projects and long-term transition goals.

SEforALL extends its gratitude to all participants and partners for making this workshop a resounding success!