Development of a Small-Scale Plant for Electricity and Water Supply in Rural Regions of Côte d'Ivoire as Part of the First Ivorian Dual Study Program with Focus on Renewable Energies
Abstract
In many African countries, the access to electricity and potable water is expandable, especially in rural regions. Within the framework of the project “Industry Integrated Dual Engineering Studies in a North-South Collaboration" (IIDES-NSC), it is planned to tackle the topic of electricity and water availability. For this purpose, a dual study program is introduced for the first time at the University NANGUI ABROGOUA in Côte d’Ivoire. It combines practical and theoretical teaching modules, which enable the students to work on a prototype for self-sufficient electricity and water supply in a remote model village. In the end, the study program can make an important contribution to combating the high unemployment rate among graduates and at the same time can accelerate the expansion and security of renewable energies and water supply infrastructure in Côte d'Ivoire.