INTEC provides practical training in renewable energy within the framework of the ETRELA and OLADE project.
These training sessions are aimed at training trainers who can replicate and transfer knowledge to the different actors in the national and regional energy sector, strengthening technical capabilities in solar photovoltaic energy, wind energy, and energy efficiency.
SANTO DOMINGO. - The Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC), in its role as academic partner of the project ETRELA (Improving, Increasing and Facilitating Access to Renewable Energy Education and Training in Latin America), advances in its commitment to the formation of technical capacities in clean energies through the development of a new cycle of practical training on renewable energies, energy efficiency and wind simulation technologies, in collaboration with the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) and the Renewables Academy (RENAC), based in Berlin, Germany.
These trainings are part of the ETRELA project's cross-cutting themes, aimed at training trainers who can replicate and transfer knowledge to different stakeholders in the national and regional energy sector, strengthening technical capabilities in solar photovoltaic energy, wind energy, and energy efficiency.
During the first phase, RENAC trained more than 20 Dominican professionals through its virtual platform, covering topics such as minigrids, wind energy systems, and photovoltaic systems.
In the second phase, currently underway, participants will undergo practical training at INTEC's Renewable Energy Laboratory, using the equipment acquired within the framework of the project to strengthen their applied technical skills.
The beginning of this stage had the participation of teachers from INTEC and other national universities, as well as the visit of a delegation from the Federal Republic of Germany, headed by the ambassador Maike Friedrichsen, who learned firsthand about the simulation equipment and technologies installed for training.
During the tour, the research professor Miguel Aybar presented the structure and capabilities of INTEC's Renewable Energy Laboratory, highlighting the equipment used for teaching energy efficiency, solar photovoltaic energy, and wind energy. Mini-wind simulation technology, developed by German specialists to replicate wind conditions and optimize hands-on learning, was also presented.
These in-person training sessions will take place between October 2025 and mid-2026, during which time the laboratory will reach full operational capacity for use in training, applied research, and specialized technical training tailored to the Dominican Republic's energy conditions.
By 2026, the project includes a series of in-person training sessions at INTEC's renewable energy laboratory and virtual sessions (RENAC platform) focused on energy efficiency and applied solar photovoltaic energy, thus expanding training opportunities for professionals and technicians in the energy sector.
INTEC, as a partner in the ETRELA project, reaffirms its commitment to fostering the development of cognitive and technical skills in renewable energy, energy transition, and sustainability, actively contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the strengthening of the national energy sector.