Storm Marison is a research engineer at the Centre for Renewable Energy Studies.
She attended a training course called “Modeling the Integration of Hydropower into Modern Energy Systems for Africa,” from 19-23 August 2024.
The course covered several important topics, including:
- PyPSA Modeling: Basic Python programming for analyzing energy systems.
- Renewable Energy Integration: Methods for adding renewable energy sources to power grids.
- Hydrology Basics: How to use hydrological data in energy modeling.
- Renewable Energy Tools: Tools and techniques for modeling renewable energy.
- Pumped Storage Systems: Using pumped storage systems for energy and water supply.
- Practical Exercises: Applying theoretical models to real-life scenarios.
Morison thanked Carole Rosenlund from ICH for organizing the course and welcoming everyone to Kenya. She also expressed her gratitude to Priyesh Gosai, Ekaterina Fedtova, Emmanuel, and Fabrizio Finozzi for their excellent presentations and insights.
To finish her trip, Storm took on the challenge of climbing Mount Kenya.
To her, the adventure highlighted how personal and professional growth can go hand in hand.
Storm’s journey is a great example of combining learning with adventure and reaching new heights.
