The D2.4 Regional Training Activity Report under the SESA (Smart Energy Solutions for Africa) project documents capacity-building efforts aimed at accelerating the adoption of renewable energy and sustainable mobility solutions across Africa. The training activities targeted key stakeholders, including policymakers, industry professionals, SMEs, and students, equipping them with the technical, financial, and entrepreneurial skills necessary for clean energy transition.

The report covers training sessions across West, East, North, and Southern Africa, each tailored to regional energy challenges. West Africa (Ghana) focused on climate finance and hands-on renewable energy training, engaging local government representatives and SMEs. East Africa (Rwanda) emphasized clean cooking technologies and carbon credit markets, particularly empowering women engineers through technical and entrepreneurial training. North Africa (Morocco) explored e-mobility adoption, battery recycling, and business opportunities in sustainable transportation. Southern Africa (South Africa and Malawi) addressed microgrid integration, second-life battery applications, and public-private partnerships, fostering collaboration in renewable energy deployment. 

Key outcomes include enhanced technical skills, increased gender inclusivity, strengthened policy awareness, and expanded stakeholder collaboration. Participants gained hands-on experience in solar PV installation, battery repurpose, clean cooking technology, and energy project financing, ensuring practical application of training knowledge. The initiative also facilitated networking, cross-sector partnerships, and access to policy and business insights crucial for long-term clean energy transitions. The report highlights the need for expanded hands-on training, structured follow-up mentorship, and stronger policy alignment to maximize the impact of regional capacity-building efforts. These training programs contribute to Africa’s energy transition by building local expertise, fostering innovation, and promoting inclusive participation in the renewable energy sector, aligning with SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).