On 28 October 2026, the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan hosted a training seminar entitled “Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Storage Systems”, with the participation of German experts.

The event was organized within the framework of the Renewable Energy in Central Asia (RECA) project, implemented by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). The seminar aimed to expand the exchange of expertise between the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan and its German partners, as well as to enhance the knowledge and professional skills of the institute’s teaching staff and specialists in the field of renewable energy.

During the meeting, participants discussed the main objectives of the RECA project and ways to develop the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan’s capacities in renewable energy sources and energy storage systems. Representatives of the Renewable Energy Academy (RENAC) and GIZ experts delivered presentations and shared their experience in these areas.

The seminar also provided an opportunity to exchange views on photovoltaic solar power plant technologies, energy storage systems, improving the flexibility and stability of the energy sector, and making more efficient use of renewable energy sources.

As part of the event, representatives of GIZ and the RECA project, together with the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan, identified opportunities and priority areas for future cooperation. Particular attention was paid to professional development for the institute’s teachers and specialists, the preparation of educational programmes and the development of textbooks on renewable energy sources.

The seminar is aimed at strengthening cooperation in studying international experience in the energy sector and improving the quality of training specialists in renewable energy.