- Huawei, JA Solar, UNESCO, and Thailand’s Ministry of Education launched the Green Education Project to equip Thai schools and communities with solar energy systems and digital literacy under Huawei’s TECH4ALL initiative.
- The project officially kicked off in Nakhon Nayok on December 3, with the installation of a solar-powered roof at the Banna District Learning Encouragement Center, one of the first two beneficiaries.
- Three core pillars Green Schools for Secondary and Vocational Education, and Green Communities aim to bridge education and energy gaps by providing renewable energy infrastructure and ICT training to rural and underprivileged areas.
Huawei, JA Solar, UNESCO, and Thailand’s Ministry of Education have officially launched the Green Education Project in Thailand, aiming to develop a new generation of green-skilled and digitally empowered learners. Running under Huawei’s TECH4ALL initiative, the project will bring clean energy solutions and training in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills to 11 Thai schools and community hubs.
A brand new solar-powered roof installed for Banna District Learning Encouragement Center, which is among the first two beneficiaries of the projects, signified the formal kick-off of the project on December 3 in Nakhon Nayok. "The Green Education Project is not just a CSR initiative it's an investment in Thailand's youth and future for the long haul", says Huawei Thailand CEO David Li. By integrating clean energy solutions with experiential education, we hope to build a model of sustainable growth and inclusion.
By empowering schools and communities with renewable energy systems and developing technical competencies, the project will contribute to alleviating some of the major challenges facing education and energy in Thailand, especially among disadvantaged rural communities. It is also part of a wider national initiative for green innovation. The initial two project beneficiaries will provide various digital and technical capabilities for local communities in green energy and sustainability.
Banna District Learning Encouragement Center is a community center in Nakhon Nayok. It will offer free green energy and digital literacy training to close the skills gap in underprivileged areas. Kanchanapisek Vocational Training College in Nong Chok will utilize donated PV systems to educate students installation, maintenance, and operations, giving them valuable technical skills for future jobs. The prospects of Thailand's Green Education Project have been welcomed by local teachers and schools.
This initiative is an excellent demonstration of how cooperation between international businesses and local schools can bring about meaningful change. The donated solar hardware will give our students practical experience in the installation and maintenance of renewable energy systems, which will make them stand out in the job market", says Tisakorn Klinbooppha, Director of Banna District Learning Encouragement Center.
Three pillars direct the Green Education Project:
- Green Schools for Secondary Education will equip secondary schools with rooftop solar systems and deliver teacher and student training on green energy benefits and how it functions.
- Green Schools for Vocational Education looks to enable the students at vocational and technical colleges to work alongside photovoltaic systems, as they prepare themselves for jobs within the burgeoning industry of renewable energy.
- Green Communities will support public libraries and learning encouragement centers with renewable energy and mobile digital education programs, including training in green energy and cybersecurity via Huawei’s Digital Bus.
The Huawei Digital Bus has already offered free training in green energy, cybercrime prevention, and telecommunications to students in Nakhon Nayok. To date, the bus has visited 10 rural provinces in Thailand, offering 4,500 students the knowledge and skills to drive a sustainable future.
Thailand's efforts to embrace renewable energy are complemented by the government's push to modernize education and endow students with future-proof competencies. To this end, TECH4ALL project partner JA Solar is dedicated to assisting Thailand's energy transition, empowering students with hands-on experience, and creating a positive, sustainable impact on communities.
In the future, Huawei, JA Solar, and partners will broaden the project's scope, bringing more organizations to be a part of the endeavor of equipping the next generation with the abilities and equipment necessary to build a sustainable Thai society.
