(Press Release) Implementation of Training for the Renewable Energy Awareness through TVET

JICA Malaysia Office in collaboration with the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Centre for Instructor and Advanced Skill Training (CIAST), Malaysia will host a Third-Country Training Program (*1) titled “Renewable Energy Awareness through TVET” for TVET trainers and related officials from Timor Leste in Shah Alam, Selangor will be held from August 4 to 18, 2026, to support the improvement and implementation of renewable energy solutions globally.

The transition to renewable energy presents both opportunities and challenges for Timor-Leste. As the country gradually adopts renewable energy infrastructure as a cost-effective and reliable energy source, there is a growing need to strengthen local technical capacity and ensure the sustainability of such systems. In support of this transition, efforts are underway to enhance Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems, raise awareness of renewable energy technologies, and develop the skilled workforce required to advance the country's green development goals.

To address these challenges, this Third-Country Training Program will be conducted by CIAST, a leading TVET provider in Malaysia. CIAST will host fifteen (15) trainees from Timor-Leste to acquire knowledge on how to install, maintain and design on Grid-Connected Photovoltaic (GCPV) Systems Design (*2).

*1 “Third-Country Training Program (TCTP)”: A type of technical cooperation in which JICA provides financial and technical support for training programs in which one developing country hosts trainees from another developing country. The main objective of TCTP is to share the experiences of Japan and Malaysia in specific fields and to strengthen the trainees’ ability to address various challenges in their home countries. In this region, the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been implementing the Malaysia Technical Cooperation Program (MTCP) since 1980, and since 1992, the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and JICA have been jointly conducting TCTPs.

*2 Grid-Connected Photovoltaic (GCPV) – solar panel systems that connected to electric grid.

The overview of this training program is as follows.

1. Program Overview

1) Program Name
“Renewable Energy Awareness through TVET”

2) Training Organizer : CIAST, Malaysia

3) Training Dates : August 4 – 18, 2026

4) Training Venue : CIAST, Shah Alam, Selangor.

5) Target Country : Timor-Leste

6) Training Content:
This training program is organized by CIAST, the training provider, to share the experiences and best practices of Malaysia and Japan related to renewable energy awareness:

(i) Introduction to PV Systems
(ii) PV System Components and Configuration
(iii) System Design and Sizing
(iv) Installation and Commissioning
(v) Monitoring, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
(vi) Grid Connection and Net Metering
(vii) Case Studies and Practical Applications
(viii) Project Presentations and Course Wrap-Up

2. Related Events

1) Closing Ceremony:
Date: August, 18 2026 (Tuesday)
Venue: Atrium CIAST, Shah Alam, Selangor.

3. Contact Information:

　JICA Malaysia Office　
　Tel (Main): +603-2166-8900
　Contact Person: Ms. Esther Cheng (Program Manager)
　E-mail: JuneCheng.MS▲jica.go.jp
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