Masdar Institute of Science and Technology will see 18 International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) scholars graduate on June 12 after completing the two-year renewable energy program.
Ninety-five percent of Irena scholars are from developing countries learning about the latest developments in renewable energy. Research projects cover many areas like “Stability Analysis of Diesel and PV Hybrid Micro-grids,” “Developing an Innovation Cluster for Renewable Energy at Masdar City,” “Analysis and Modeling of Wind Potential,” and “Evaluation of Policies and Financial Mechanisms to Support Renewable Energy Deployment.”
Scholar Edwin Fonkwe Fongage from Cameroon studied “Design and Implementation of Single-Phase Module Integrated Converters with Maximum Power Point Tracking.” He said: “I have gained deeper insight on how renewable energy can contribute to sustainable development by ensuring energy security, promoting economic prosperity, while protecting the environment. I plan on someday going back to my country Cameroon and making my contributions to its sustainable development.”
Irena director general Adnan Amin said: “By engaging them in the lecture program and at various Irena events, the scholarship program has provided the students with a wonderful chance to expand their knowledge and professional network, as well as giving them an insight into the workings of an intergovernmental organization. We wish this first group of Irena scholars, and all the graduates, the best of luck for the future and hope they realize their tremendous potential to contribute to the renewable energy sector.”
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