GLOBAL renewable energy developer, service provider and distributor BayWa r.e. Solar Trade recently partnered with the New Energy Academy (NEA), to offer training modules for solar industry professionals in the Philippines — a partnership that is the first of its kind between a globally renowned renewable energy company in the Philippines and an international educational institute.

Commenting on the partnership, Junrhey Castro, managing director of BayWa r.e. Solar Trade said, 'The solar industry is wide, diverse, and growing, and we want to be a part of the process in upskilling the technical knowledge of installers. In driving the transition to renewable energy in the Philippines, we need to arm our professionals with adequate skills and knowledge, such as keeping them up to date on the rapidly changing technology in the solar industry, while ensuring that they know the correct protocols for safe design and installation.'