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Applications are now open for the Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders
About AFYEL: Raising smart energy leaders to deliver a zero carbon africa
The Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders (AFYEL) is an education venture initiated by The Renewable Energy Technology Training Institute in Partnership with RETTI Virtual University, government agencies, top Academic institutions and private sector companies.
The ambition of the program is to train and empower young African recent graduates and final year students of Electrical, electronics engineering, mechanical engineering, Physics and solar energy, and Software Engineering with a proper understanding of renewable energy technologies, and opportunities for career advancement in the value chain in Energy.
The goal of the Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders is to churn out a competent workforce for the renewable energy industry and build entrepreneurs who will advance access to clean energy to 600 Million in Africa without Access and retain young African talent in a crucial sector like renewable energy, which is of paramount importance to unlock Africa’s sustainable future. The program offers knowledge on core aspects of solar PV technologies, Wind Technologies, and bioenergy. The program also aims to create a networking platform for participants in order to maximize impact.
Program Overview
AFYEL is a six-month intensive competency-building fellowship designed to prepare 60 outstanding young energy leaders each year to drive Africa’s clean energy future. The program delivers hands-on, practical learning across four key renewable energy technologies: Hydropower, Onshore Wind, Solar Power, and Bioenergy. Training is delivered through three core lenses: Engineering, Economics, and Finance.
Its mission is to equip the next generation of innovators, researchers, and professionals with the knowledge and skills to accelerate Africa’s energy transition and expand access to clean, reliable power.
Eligibility
AFYEL welcome applications from graduates, postgraduates, and PhD students in fields such as Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Energy Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Building/Construction Engineering, Physics and Solar Energy, or other related disciplines.
Successful fellows will gain practical expertise, mentorship, and career-shaping opportunities in renewable energy, while becoming part of a growing network committed to delivering an electrified and sustainable Africa.
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