This project is concerned with providing academic support for the development of solar cell technology in TM, considered to be a high national priority in conjunction with sustainable development policies. The work is carried on using EU expertise from a variety of countries, plus local expertise. In addition the project will development the specific methodology of distance teaching and content and strong control for ICT-supported teaching in cooperation with educational institutions, industry and the ministries of TME to an internationally accepted standard in solar cell technology. The specific objectives are: "1. Creation of a management unit and system (SOLTME - SOLar Cell Initiative in Turkmenistan) which would support the development of the educational platform through a masters level curricula and development of ICT-supported teaching programmes for students, postgraduate (PE) students in the area of renewable energies and solar cell technology2. Development of the TME-specific methodology of distance teaching and content and strong control for ICT-supported teaching in cooperation with educational institutions, industry and the ministries of TME to an internationally accepted standard in solar cell technology.3. Development of education platform and implementation of practical experience in ICT-supported teaching by pilot teaching in the area of renewable energies and solar cell technology with a subsequent large-scale teaching , dissemination and networking."