Victron Energy is not all about the manufacture of power electronics products.<\/p>\n
For instance Victron also organise conferences in West Africa (and many other locations) on a regular basis. These half-day events are designed for decision-makers from both the public and private organisations involved in renewable energy. Typical audiences includes members from ministries, rural electrification agencies, energy regulators, private companies, international corporations, investment funds, research centres, NGOs, etc.<\/p>\n
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Since 2017 conferences have been hold in Benin, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Senegal. More than 200 participants in total have attended these series of conferences. During these events different questions are addressed such as :<\/p>\n
\u2022 How an off-grid solar system works?
\n\u2022 What are the applications of these plants?
\n\u2022 What are the good practices in design and operation for a viable project?
\n\u2022 What are the technical and economic trends in the market?<\/p>\n
The scope includes systems and application from solar home systems to PV mini grids. References in multiple sectors from Victron Energy distributors in West Africa are shown throughout the presentation such as health, education, rural electrification, commercial, industrial and residential etc. The general objectives of the conferences are:<\/p>\n
\u2022 To communicate about Victron Energy (history, products, value, activities, footprint in Africa).
\n\u2022 To share Victron Energy extensive experience in African solar market.
\n\u2022 To provide decision makers with concrete know-how to help design and operate systems.
\n\u2022 To discuss new technologies and business models coming to market.<\/p>\n
A short video to give you a flavour of these conferences.<\/p>\n\n\n