NTPC lends helping hand to Myanmar power sector professionals with in-depth training programmes

In line with the objective of assisting with capacity building in neighbouring countries, India's largest power generation company National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has been conducting a series of training programmes for power sector professionals from Myanmar.

These programmes are being conducted under the India-Myanmar Government to Government framework for cooperation in the Power Sector, as part of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme, the leading capacity building platform of India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Out of the five programme scheduled during 2023, four have already been completed while the fifth began on Monday (June 19, 2023). "All four of them received a very good response from the power sector professionals of Myanmar," the Ministry of Power said.

The four earlier programmes have been on Smart Grids; Cross Border Energy Trading; Electric Vehicles, Batteries and Charging Stations; and Microgrids. The first two were conducted in March – April 2023 and the latter two in June 2023.

The last programme in the series is on 'Solar Energy & Photovoltaic (PV) System'. According to the Ministry of Power, the programme aims to equip participants with comprehensive knowledge on Solar PV Projects, including technical components, economics, cost-benefit analysis, policy frameworks, project design, implementation, and associated challenges.

"The collaboration between India and Myanmar under the ITEC Programme shows the commitment of both nations to strengthen bilateral relations and promote knowledge exchange in the power sector," the Ministry of Power said. The training programmes conducted by NTPC under the auspices of the ITEC demonstrate the company’s dedication to sharing expertise and best practices to promote sustainable and clean energy solutions.