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23.03.2023 News RAC Technicians in Kenya embrace Green Cooling
February 2023. Our youngest RAC training participant yet also joined one of the trainings: A two weeks old baby boy. Yes, you read that right. One of the female training participants joined in shortly after [...] soon to become climate and cooling expert warmly and named him "Ozone Baby". With this name, his mission and path are absolutely clear. What a cool little boy! With the trainings a huge success in the local [...] the RAC technicians training. Here, the trainees were, among further lessons, aided to identify the right brazing tools for specific purposes. The participants appreciated the training as valuable and important …
07.09.2023 News R290 Air Conditioner Training builds safe handling competency in Uganda
possibility of developing a National Cooling Action Plan to support Uganda’s ongoing adoption of green cooling technologies. “The GCI III [project] supports specialized training for handling and installation [...] used in the country. The training on the flammable natural refrigerant follows the donation in July of nine Midea propane-based split air-conditioning units by the Green Cooling Initiative (GCI) ‒ a global [...] promotes sustainable cooling worldwide ‒ to Uganda’s Kyambogo University and the Uganda National Association of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (UNARA). Funding for the training at the technical institutes …
10.03.2022 News Kenya: Curricula for future
ly transformation of the RAC sector requires well-trained technicians who know how to handle Green Cooling technologies. The concept of Green Cooling describes the use of natural refrigerants like hydrocarbons [...] objective was to best integrate Green Cooling into the existing curricula and improve the employability of the graduates from the training institutions. The Green Cooling Initiative is funded by the Federal [...] renewable energy sources. The Green Cooling Initiative (GCI in short, part of the GIZ programme Proklima) has been collaborating with the GIZ Youth Employment and Vocational Training Programme in reviewing the …
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knowledge, build competencies and train experts in the application of Green Cooling technologies. One of our services in this area is our international training series " CoolTraining ", in which RAC trainers from [...] the actual transfer. To make a Green Cooling technology transfer possible, we also provide advice on possible financing schemes. (Example: Publication " Green Cooling in the Hotel Industry in Sri Lanka (opens [...] from all over the world are trained in the correct handling of natural refrigerants. In order to best integrate Green Cooling into existing curricula, we also work with educational institutions and RAC …
13.06.2022 News Kenya and Ghana take a step towards improving training in the area of HC cooling technology
equipment to training centers in Kenya and Ghana. About GCI The Green Cooling Initiative (GCI) seeks to raise international awareness of the mitigation potential of using environmentally friendly cooling methods [...] institutions in Kenya: The Nairobi Technical Training Institute (NTTI), the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA), the Mombasa Eldoret Technical Training Institute (ETTI), the Kisumu National Polytechnic [...] tools are indispensable in training centers for refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) technicians. Between the last week of march and the first weeks of april , the Green Cooling Initiative (GCI) in co …
20.12.2022 News Brazing as a valuable skill in controlling leakages from refrigeration and air conditioning appliances
(propane) as refrigerant. The first of the trainings took place in Mombasa in November, followed by another training at the beginning of December in Nairobi. More trainings, both in Mombasa, Nairobi and Eldoret [...] The trainings have been well-received, with one of the participants stating “The training was an eye opener to us, very much considering the experience that I have gained. More of this trainings should [...] Up to one third of the emissions caused by cooling appliances are due to the refrigerant escaping into the atmosphere (direct emissions). One reason for direct emissions can be leaky connections of pipes …
05.06.2023 News Policy makers experience CoolTraining with all senses
Asia were represented in the training at the vocational training center Bundesfachschule Kälte-Klima-Technik (BFS) in Maintal, close to Frankfurt, Germany. During the training, participants had the opportunity [...] refrigerants in the cooling sector. A visit to the Wilhelm Brandenburg sausage factory taught participants the importance of detecting even the smallest leaks in ammonia-based cooling systems. The participants [...] Another trick to avoid dangers: the cooling system of Wilhelm Brandenburg consists of two parts. An ammonia system is installed outside the production halls. It cools down a harmless liquid that runs through …
26.05.2023 News CoolTraining Empowers 15 Refrigeration Technicians from Francophone Africa
(BMZ), and one participant from Mauritius through the respective HPMP , also funded by BMZ. The CoolTraining program placed great emphasis on practical application, allowing the participants to gain hands-on [...] operation and safety aspects of ammonia-based refrigeration systems. The importance of this CoolTraining program lies not only in the knowledge and skills the participants have gained, but also in the [...] environmental impact of refrigeration systems in Francophone Africa. For more information about the CoolTraining program see here …
23.07.2020 News Video series: Paving the way for a new generation of RAC technicians in Kenya
'Fit for Green Cooling' (3/4): What are the benefits? To cover the qualification part, 14 training modules were developed, combining theoretical and practical training sessions. The training institute receives [...] 'Fit for Green Cooling' (2/4): How does it work? Key elements in the successful transition to sustainable cooling technologies include the establishment of standards, an official training path, as well [...] National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) in Nairobi. Most of the workers come from the informal sector. They did not gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills through official training, but were given …
28.05.2024 News Making Use of Natural Refrigerants to Phase Down of Climate-Damaging Refrigerants (HFCS) in Vietnam
trainers, trainees, and practitioners in the cooling sector. The training aimed to provide professionals with the opportunity to enhance their expertise in green cooling technologies. Given the inevitable trend [...] its capacity-building activities, the project recently organized a series of hands-on training courses on Green Cooling Approach and Safe Use of Natural Refrigerants. With the focus on developing practical [...] diverse specific tasks and tools. Enhancing Expertise in Green Cooling Technologies From October 2023 to March 2024, four practical training courses were conducted at the Hanoi College of Electronics and …