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Rural Internet Access – SESA

The course centres on crucial themes of information and energy accessibility for communities. It features four lectures covering regional competence centres, Infospots, digital inclusion, and sustainability, showcasing practical solutions with affordable equipment. The course empowers participants to connect schools and communities, emphasizing the link between knowledge and climate action. Language support is provided, inviting individuals to enrol and make a difference in their communities by enhancing access to essential information and energy resources.

Teacher

Yasin Imran Rony

3 students enrolled

Course Overview

The course is made up of 4 lessons, each one comprising one short video, a list of further readings and a quiz to test the understanding of the content. Following a passing grade from each quiz, participants will receive a certificate after completing the course.

Each lesson will focus on a specific topic covering fundamental elements that make the topic successful, including:

Digital inclusion and sustainable development in rural regions
Competence centre for connectivity and regional information
Establishing village information spot (InfoSpot)
Providing information on energy

The SESA capacity building programme consists of six courses, which dive into six specific technologies investigated by the SESA project to help participants understand what alternative energy sources exist and how they work. In addition to solar energy, these technologies include clean cooking, waste to energy, electric mobility, second-life EV batteries, smart microgrid & system integration and rural internet access.

Who is the course for

This course is aimed at those who want to enter the world of sustainable energy, seek alternatives to conventional energy sources and opt for sustainable development in both urban and rural contexts. Those include, but are not limited to high school students, technical staff from municipalities and professionals in the field of energy.

Examples and cases are mainly taken from different countries in Africa, hence the course may be more relevant for those settled on the African continent, but can also be applicable to those living in a similar context.

Videos and classes are currently only available in English. However, we are working on a solution that will allow translations into other relevant languages.

What is the SESA Project?

Smart Energy Solutions for Africa (SESA) is a collaborative EU-funded project between the European Union and nine African countries (Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Tanzania) that aims at providing energy access technologies and business models that are easily replicable and generate local opportunities for economic development and social cohesion in Africa.

Over the course of this 4-year project (2021-2025), a variety of solutions will be investigated and tested in different contexts. Such contexts include decentralised renewable energies (solar photovoltaics), innovative energy storage systems including the use of second-life Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries, smart microgrids, waste-to-energy systems (biomass to biogas), climate-proofing, resilience and adaptation, and rural internet access.

Innovations will be co-created in living labs that the project has set up to foster the cooperation between consortium members, innovators and local communities, and tested in both urban and rural environments following a three tiers approach. Initial testing will be done at the demonstration site in Kenya (Katito and Homabay), then validated in Ghana, Malawi, Morocco and South Africa and finally replicated in Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda and Tanzania).

Rural access to information

Embark on the Rural Internet Access Course!

Learn to establish Regional Competence Centres, and InfoSpots for energy, and foster digital inclusion in rural areas. Unveil the power of accessible knowledge and empower communities for sustainable development.

Digital inclusion and sustainable development in rural regions

This lesson sheds light on empowering communities with trustworthy information, focusing on energy, health, education, and more. Discover how digital public infrastructure and cost-effective 5G solutions pave the way for accessible, free information in rural areas. Embark on a journey to build local information hubs, bridging the digital divide and nurturing empowered societies.

Test 1: Digital inclusion and sustainable development in rural regions

4 questions

Competence centre for connectivity and regional information

Unveil the secrets of rural connectivity in this video and discover how competence centres, collaboration with universities, and local content on Raspberry Pi drive digital inclusion. Explore the hands-on setup, antenna configuration, and operational insights, enabling wireless internet access for communities. Elevate your digital understanding and empower rural regions through knowledge and practical application.

Test 2: Competence centre for connectivity and regional information

3 questions

Establishing village information spot (InfoSpot)

Join the Basic Internet Foundation and instructors as they unveil how to create affordable wireless info spots, vital for rural connectivity. Learn the simple steps, from mapping locations to community engagement, enabling access to essential information in under 20 minutes. Empower communities and foster sustainable digital inclusion for a brighter future. Dive into this crucial lesson now!

Test 3: Establishing village information spot (InfoSpot)

4 questions

Providing information on energy

This lesson will unveil the essential role of knowledge in climate action and renewable energy adoption. Discover how accessible information, stored in a local low-power computer, can empower societies. Explore solar and biomass energy insights, making sustainable solutions affordable for Africa. Unlock the power of knowledge, access, and community involvement in the energy sector. Enrol now to be part of this transformative journey!

Test 4: Providing information on energy

4 questions