EU Boosts Sri Lanka’s Solar Workforce with Accredited Training Equipment 📈

The European Union (EU), via the Accelerated Industries Climate Response Sri Lanka (AICRSL) project, has handed over advanced Solar PV training and demonstration equipment to five Technical Colleges in Gampaha, Matara, Badulla, Warakapola, and Jaffna. • Strategic Impact: The initiative addresses critical skills gaps in the renewable energy sector, enabling Technical Colleges to meet formal accreditation requirements for certified Solar PV programs. • Expansion: This support increases the total number of PUCSL-facilitated solar training centers to eight nationwide, ensuring more equitable access to technical education. • Technical Scope: Equipment includes industry-standard on-grid and off-grid systems, solar panel structures, and specialized installation tools to ensure safe, standards-compliant workmanship. • Economic Context: Part of a Rs. 2.8 Bn (approx. US$ 7.56 Mn) EU-funded project implemented by UNIDO. It supports Sri Lanka's goal to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions by 13% by 2035. • Workforce Development: Aims to produce a job-ready workforce to meet national energy targets and transition the country toward a low-carbon economy.