The PtX.Train-of-Trainers programme
The International PtX Hub successfully conducted seven comprehensive train-of-trainer events so far. Through this, we reached more than 110 reputable professors and experts in the field of renewable energy, hydrogen, but also physics, chemistry and finance from all over the world. They stay connected in the PtX.Community from which they effectively develop and strengthen the training by improving and adapting the training materials and learning from each other. The group is united by the common goal to spread their knowledge on the opportunities of renewable PtX to contribute to sustainable development.
In each Train-of-Trainers programme, the participants work together intensively over several days, usually between five up to ten days. Over the course of the programme, the participants pass through different phases, their length and intensity depending on prior knowledge and experiences of the participants.
The Train-of-Trainers step by step
Renewable PtX.Basic Training: In the first phase of the programme, participants study the content of the Basic Training as the prerequisite to become a Renewable PtX trainer.
Philosophy and holistic perspective: In this phase, the participants grasp the overall concept of renewable PtX and its underlying philosophy: emphasising the importance of a holistic approach to sustainability in the energy systems of the future; incorporating an increasing share of renewable PtX into these energy systems; and supporting specific countries to create their own paths to defossilisation with PtX.
Additional insights: External experts give deeper insights into specific topics and deepen the knowledge on important aspects on renewable PtX.
Didactical and methodological approach: The programme highlights and deepens didactical approaches to adult learning on PtX topics as well as guidance on interacting in an intercultural context.
Practical application: This phase is the heart of the programme. Participants exercise selected modules with their peers, and receive detailed feedback on their technical, didactical, and methodical performances.
Networking: To promote the future cooperation and South-South collaborations, the participants connect and network during lunch and dinner. Exchange opportunities among the group members build the foundation of ongoing and strong cooperation with each other.
Selected previous trainings
Berlin 2022
Participants from Africa and Latin America
Bonn 2022
Participants from Europe
Mainz/Berlin 2023
Participants from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the MENA region
Amman 2023
Jointly with the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE)
Bonn/Berlin 2023
Participants from Africa and Latin America
New Delhi/Ahmedabad 2024
Participants from India
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Elmar Schuppe
Training Development
Th. Elmar Schuppe
Training Development
Based in Bonn, Germany
As I was always interested in environmental and climate protection and fascinated by related questions of how the world can adequately secure energy supplies, I have found the perfect job here at GIZ targeting comprehensive and long-term decarbonisation solutions for the whole economy. At the moment I am working to build up a secretariat for sustainable synthetic fuels, otherwise known as PtX. Before joining GIZ in 2015, I supported a renowned Indian think tank in New-Delhi and practiced energy economics both in the German energy industry and at the Institute of Energy Economics at the University of Cologne (EWI). As an economist, I am convinced that effective climate protection is not possible without putting a reasonable price on GHG emissions.
- PtX Sustainability & EESG Framework
- Renewable Power-to-X basic training (BETA)
- Hydrogen for the Energy Transition : Power-to-X
- Green Hydrogen & PtX Certification
