Province introduced platform for renewable energy training

The Secretary of State for Energy on Thursday presented the website "Academy of Renewables", a platform for delivering online training on photovoltaic systems (solar panels) and solar water heaters , the construction of renewable energy equipment. and exploitation and design of biodigesters. The presentation, which was led by the Secretary of State for Energy, Verónica Geese, was done as part of the installation course of low-power photovoltaic installations presented at the headquarters of Union of forces of light and strength of the city of Rosario. .

On this occasion, Geese said that "this website is a logical conclusion of the work we have been doing for three and a half years with renewable energy training".

"We realized that there were so many requests, thirst for learning and professionalization, that it was necessary to expand beyond the boundaries of the province." are also accessible from all over the world, interested in learning and contributing in renewable energies, especially those who are interested in the democratization of energy ".

Geese said that this website "is the corollary of all those working this time as part of a training provided by the Under Secretary of Renewable Energy." That's where the ideas come from. new and better, better adapted to the reality of Santa Fe. The website on energy efficiency that we presented last month and which allows to organize courses for certifiers and energy managers ".

"I think we can make a great contribution to the democratization of energy, which should be the goal of all, we are all closer to the energy produced every day and we understand it. it will make us a bigger and bigger province. "he finished.

In turn, Roberto Bisso, Undersecretary for Renewable Energy, explained that "this proposal is imperative to broaden the knowledge base of the population in the field of renewable energies.We believe that for these energies to become more hierarchical and work more intensively in the diversification of the energy matrix of the province of Santa Fe, and of course the country, we must strengthen the culture of renewable energy, because we can internalize them and, therefore, we dream that this website can be a tool " .

The page contains a bibliography, information on the various courses, their content and their dates of realization. The people who carry out the training can have virtual lessons and the accompaniment of tutors responsible for answering the questions.

"We have a team of very experienced teachers in each subject who have already participated in many trainings over the years and allow us to organize them in a combined way," Bisso said.

Finally, the official said: "It is a great pride that the team of the Undersecretary of Renewable Energies has developed this site, it is all the development of the government of the province of Santa Fe, everything is local, of the digital academics ".

Attended the presentation of the professionals and teachers in charge of training, the technical team of the Undersecretary of Renewable Energy and representatives of the Union of Light and Strength of Rosario.

Those wishing to visit the Renewables Academy website can visit www.santafe.gob.ar/ms/academia/.

In the meantime, the province's website on energy efficiency is www.santafe.gob.ar/ms/eficienciaenergetica/.