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Four rounds of technical training conducted in Egypt supporting the development of practical skills for climate-friendly cooling technologies
Cooperation between the Cool Up Programme and Fresh Electric
The Cool Up programme, in cooperation with Fresh Electric, organised four rounds of technical training in Egypt, supporting the development of practical skills for climate-friendly cooling technologies. Linking capacity building to real-world market needs is essential to accelerate the transition towards sustainable and efficient cooling.
The training activities were coordinated by the Integrated Development Group (IDG), Cool Up’s country partner in Egypt, in cooperation with the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA) and the National Ozone Unit (NOU), the main government counterparts. This collaboration highlights the important role that industry plays in providing hands-on training opportunities and ensuring that skills development is aligned with real market needs.
Through this partnership, Fresh Electric provided access to its training facility to host four rounds of technical training, reaching around 60 participants in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector. The trainees, mainly technical school students, along with technicians and engineers, received hands-on training focused on climate-friendly cooling technologies.
From theory to practical application
This training combines theory and practice to raise awareness of sustainable refrigeration. Participants learned about the environmental impact of ozone-depleting and high-global-warming-potential refrigerants, as well as the international agreements that regulate them, including the Montreal Protocol, Kyoto Protocol, and Kigali Amendment. The primary focus is on transitioning to natural, low-global-warming-potential refrigerants.
Participants gained hands-on experience in HCFC recovery, hydrocarbon handling, and safe charging, discharging, and recovery procedures, while strictly adhering to safety procedures and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for flammable materials.
Strengthening market-relevant skills
By leveraging private sector expertise and infrastructure, the initiative strengthens workforce readiness and ensures that training aligns with real market needs. This approach highlights how collaboration with the private sector can support the transition toward more sustainable and energy-efficient cooling solutions in Egypt.
