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The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has been awarded a grant from the UK government’s Department of International Development (UK Aid) for capacity building in the area of renewable energy. The £16,700 grant, equivalent to about BDT 23 lac, has been allocated through the Transforming Energy Access through Learning Partnership (TEA-LP) project, spearheaded by the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
The TEA-LP is a global research and innovation platform focusing on developing partnerships with universities in Africa, South Asia, and the Indo-Pacific regions. Its objective is to train professional graduates capable of leading the transition to sustainable energy access. This initiative is part of the larger Transforming Energy Access platform, funded by UK Aid, which supports eight such projects aimed at revolutionizing energy access through innovative technologies, business models, and skill development.
The grant for the period 2024-25 is directed towards developing capacity to promote renewable energy technology, specifically addressing Sustainable Development Goal 7. It will facilitate the development and delivery of two specialized master’s courses at IUB: “Local Solutions for Energy Access” and “Mini Grids: Planning and Design.”
“These courses are designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and practical skills crucial for the renewable energy sector. The funding will cover various aspects of the courses, including scholarships, faculty remuneration, study materials, field trips, and promotion,” said Khosru Mohammad Salim, Professor at the Department of EEE and Director at the Green Energy Research Centre of IUB.
Earlier this year, IUB’s delegation, led by Prof. Khosru Mohammad Salim, from the EEE department, participated in a workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, along with other partner universities in the TEA-LP Project.
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