Trainings

Pakistan Distribution Companies (DISCO) Electric Vehicle Preparation Workshop

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Partnership, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) of Pakistan, and Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), 2023

This virtual workshop aimed to prepare Pakistan’s Distribution Companies (DISCOs) for the impact of the National EV Policy, which targets electrifying a significant portion of the vehicle market by 2030. The workshop covered global EV market trends, the direction of Pakistan’s EV market, support for private-sector EV charging station installations, turning EVs into assets for the grid, and future research on EV compatibility with Pakistan’s power systems.

Pakistan EV Charging Station Business Plans Workshop

USAID-NREL Partnership, NEPRA, and Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN), 2023

This workshop addressed the business planning needs for EV charging stations (EVCS) in Pakistan, aligned with the National EV Policy's goals. The workshop included updates on Pakistan’s EV policy progress, an overview of various EVCS business models, discussion of models being pursued in Pakistan, and a detailed exploration of business plan parameters through a financial model.

Building Blocks of Electric Vehicle Deployment in Bangladesh: Day 1

USAID-NREL Partnership, 2022

The USAID-NREL Partnership’s Reinforcing Advanced Energy Systems in Bangladesh program kicked off EV support through a 2-day workshop on the building blocks of EV deployment. This workshop presented common best practices and emerging solutions that countries can adopt as they deploy EV technologies and scale up their domestic EV industry. Participants gained key insights into the concepts, challenges, and opportunities for large-scale EV deployment in Bangladesh, providing the foundational knowledge needed for upcoming deep dive training sessions and technical assistance activities.

Building Blocks of Electric Vehicle Deployment in Bangladesh: Day 2

USAID-NREL Partnership, March 2022

Continuing the USAID-NREL Partnership’s efforts, this second day of the workshop on the building blocks of EV deployment further explored best practices and emerging solutions for scaling up EV technology. Participants delved deeper into the challenges and opportunities for large-scale EV deployment in Bangladesh. The workshop aimed to equip stakeholders with the knowledge needed for future in-depth training sessions and technical assistance activities.

Electric Vehicle Deployment Fundamentals for Southeast Asia

USAID-NREL Partnership, Advanced Energy Partnership for Asia, 2022

Through the Advanced Energy Partnership for Asia, USAID and NREL present a comprehensive set of video modules on the fundamentals of EV deployment. This series of webinars, initially designed as in-person training events, educated energy and transport stakeholders in Southeast Asia on demand modeling and forecasting best practices over the course of six weeks.

Electrifying Transport in USAID Partner Countries: Key Issues and Case Studies

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), 2020

In this webinar, leading experts from NREL share insights on key topics related to EV deployment. It features real-world examples and case studies of EV analysis from Jamaica, Mexico, and the U.S., providing valuable insights for stakeholders involved in EV implementation.