ACT RENEWABLES HUB
The Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)
technology and equipment such as storage
which supports the renewable energy
batteries allow CIT to optimise training
and sustainability workforce recently
sessions.
took up Gold Membership with the ACT
the design, manufacture, installation and
Council.
servicing of wind turbines, and Neoen, a
CIT’s membership of the Hub and the
leading independent producer of renewable
Smart Energy Council affirms its depth of
energy in Australia and abroad, are among
investment in the sector, highlighted by its
the more significant partnerships. A key
delivery of new training programs through
pillar of the relationship with Vestas has
the Renewable Energy Skills Centre of
been the development and delivery of one
Excellence.
of Australia’s first Global Wind Organisation-
“The major aim of the Centre is to position the ACT and CIT as leaders in building a renewable energy workforce
Connecting industry, sharing knowledge, and building business opportunities through collaboration.
across the ACT Region, Australia and the Asia-Pacific,” said Ilsa Stuart, CIT’s Senior Manager, Renewables “We curate and deliver a suite of renewable energy programs and work closely with industry and government to explore future possibilities.”
ZeroCO2 Renewable Energy and Sustainability Collaboration Lab
Current courses include Solar Photo
The ACT Renewables Hub is supporting the CIT’s ZeroCO2 Renewable Energy and Sustainability Collaboration Lab at CIT Bruce on Wednesday 3 November.
Grid Connect Photo Voltaic Systems for
The event brings together industry and education and training providers to explore the future skill and training needs for the local and national renewable energy sector. For more information visit: www.cit.edu.au
Voltaic & Small Battery Storage training for licenced electricians and apprentices; fully qualified electricians; Battery Storage Systems also for fully qualified electricians; and Global Wind Organisation training. Courses are delivered at CIT’s $9.3 million Sustainable Skills Training Hub at the Bruce campus that was opened more than a decade ago and is described as a ‘pioneering purpose-built facility for hands-on green skills training’ in emerging renewable energy and sustainable technologies for both residential and commercial sectors. “The CIT has also constructed a multipurpose sustainable house and training facility as an up-to-date residential home
accredited wind safety and technical training programs. The broader community also benefits. In late 2018 Evoenergy (formerly ActewAGL) and the CIT joined forces to build a firstof-its-kind hydrogen test facility at CIT’s Fyshwick campus. The facility has been trialling the interaction of hydrogen with network materials, work practices and equipment. The Centre also liaises with ACT Government to ensure the work of the Centre of Excellence is able to rapidly respond to demands as a result of new ACT Government policy and initiatives. “Collectively the CIT and its partners have a passion for the renewables industry and sustainability. Together we can provide a unique platform to share the exciting opportunities associated with the renewables industry and our local community, schools and colleges,” Ilsa said. “Likewise our involvement with the ACT Renewables Hub allows us to better connect with industry enabling us to be across different perspectives in the renewable energy sector and to foster greater collaboration with businesses.”
showcasing the latest building technologies
ACT Renewables Hub
including the very best of solar passive
For information about the range of resources
design and renewable energy systems,” Ilsa
available through the ACT Renewables Hub
explained.
contact Manager Alethia Barceinas on 0452
Collaboration is clearly key to success: donations from industry of the latest
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Close ties with Vestas, a world leader in
Renewables Hub and the Smart Energy
414 070 or email alethia@smartenergy.org.au www.actrenewableshub.org.au
