Trainees operate a simulator at the Chinese-built Forever TVET Institute in Kigali, Rwanda, on July 8, 2025. (Photo by Huang Wanqing/Xinhua)
KIGALI, July 9 (Xinhua) -- A small-scale photovoltaic power station has been inaugurated at the Chinese-built Forever TVET Institute in Kigali, Rwanda's capital, to ensure a stable and sustainable energy supply for the campus.
The project integrated photovoltaic (PV) generation, energy storage, charging, and smart energy management into a unified "PV-Storage-Charging-Load System", establishing an intelligent energy control architecture for efficient utilization and precise distribution of energy resources.
The initiative aims to promote the adoption of clean energy, enhance school energy efficiency, and provide a cutting-edge, practical platform for education and research.
Speaking at the ceremony on Tuesday, Gen Cesar, chief technical adviser at the Rwandan Ministry of Infrastructure, described the completed project as a milestone in a shared journey toward green development, educational cooperation, and deepening Rwanda-China friendship.
"We place great importance on expanding clean energy, strengthening our vocational education system, and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors," he said. "The project we are celebrating today embodies all of these goals -- it is not only a source of renewable power but also a hands-on training facility that empowers our youth with valuable technical skills."
Gao Zhiqiang, economic and commercial counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Rwanda, noted that since its establishment, Forever TVET Institute has remained committed to the principle of "industry-education integration and skills first," focusing on Rwanda's local development needs while aligning its programs with key sectors such as heavy machinery, electrical engineering, and information and communications technology.
"Over the years, it has made remarkable contributions in serving Chinese enterprises, cultivating local technical talent, and promoting cultural and educational exchange between China and Rwanda," he said.
Jiang Chunhua, chairman of the board of Beijing Forever Technology Co., Ltd, said the company institutionalized China's proven "industry-education integration" model through the establishment of Forever TVET Institute in 2018.
"Today's inauguration represents our green commitment to Rwanda's sustainable development agenda. This facility embodies cutting-edge integration of generation, grid, load, storage, and microgrid technologies, forming an intelligent energy ecosystem that ensures optimal efficiency and reliability," he added.
Trainees operate a simulator at the Chinese-built Forever TVET Institute in Kigali, Rwanda, on July 8, 2025. (Photo by Huang Wanqing/Xinhua)
An instructor introduces the electrical control cabinet at the Chinese-built Forever TVET Institute in Kigali, Rwanda, on July 8, 2025. (Photo by Huang Wanqing/Xinhua)
Photo taken on July 8, 2025 shows solar panels at the Chinese-built Forever TVET Institute in Kigali, Rwanda. (Photo by Huang Wanqing/Xinhua)
People look at a training device at the Chinese-built Forever TVET Institute in Kigali, Rwanda, on July 8, 2025. (Photo by Huang Wanqing/Xinhua)
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