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ISA launched the Solar Technology Application Resource Centre (STAR-C) initiative in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) for capacity-building and institutional strengthening within its developing member countries. The STAR – C was conceptualized as a network of resource centres within the ISA member countries to enhance required infrastructure, particularly in the markets of Least Developing Countries, and facilitate uptake of solar energy projects and associated services.

The initiative aims to cultivate desired human capacity and skills among a member country’s populace to encourage the undertaking of energy transition activities, creating jobs and ultimately contributing to the country’s economic growth. Its acts as a Centre of Excellence facilitating support in four key focus areas viz. Training, Testing, Knowledge Management, and Incubation.

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calendar_month May 3, 2024

Saba Kalam and the launch of STAR Center, a human-impact driven project in Fiji

Imagine a world where the sun not only lights up our days but also powers our homes, schools, and hospitals. This is the vision that Saba Kalam, a Programme Specialist with the International Solar Alliance (ISA), is bringing to life through the STAR-C initiative. Recently, Saba embarked on an exciting mission to Fiji to launch a new STAR Centre, a platform that promises to transform the way Fijians use and benefit from solar energy. Saba Kalam oversees STAR-C initiatives across ISA Member Countries around the world, but his visit to Fiji was particularly special. The STAR Centre is set to be a beacon of hope not only in Fiji but also in the rest of the Pacific region where islands such as Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Kiribati may start to transition towards solar energy, leaving unsustainable practices behind.

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