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Organization of a Gender and Energy training in Togo as part of the ECOWAS Regional Training Program on Gender Mainstreaming in Energy Projects, Products and Services

In West Africa, vulnerable women are the most affected by energy poverty and its effects. Indeed, they are the most exposed to health risks related to the use of polluting fuels. They are responsible, within their household for the supply of cooking energy, which weighs heavily on their budget and their spare time, specifically in situations where fuel wood is used, to the detriment of other activities (time dedicated to for children’s education and to income generating activities, etc.).

Mon, 08/20/2018 - 09:55

ECREEE AND DONOR PARTNERS STRATEGIZE TO IMPROVE GOVERNANCE OF THE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY SECTOR IN WEST AFRICA

Praia - 1st August 2018 - The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) and donor partners recently launched the program “Improving the Governance of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency sector in West Africa” (known by its French acronym AGoSEREE-AO). The ceremony held in Praia, Cabo Verde was presided over by senior officials from ECREEE, ERERA, ECOWAS Energy Commission, European Union and German Cooperation (BMZ and GIZ).

Thu, 08/16/2018 - 13:19

CABO VERDE HOSTS ECREEE 15th BOARD MEETING

Praia – July 23rd, 2018 – The 15th Executive Board Meeting of the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) was held in Praia, Cabo Verde. Among the important issues on the agenda, was the discussion on the status of implementation of the ECREEE 2018 work program and budget. The board meeting also provided an opportunity for ECREEE to present to the board, some of the new programmes and projects being carried out.

Mon, 07/23/2018 - 14:25

GUINEA BISSAU SUSTAINABLE ENERGY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

The Guinea Bissau Sustainable Energy International Conference is scheduled to take place between 6 and 7 December 2018 in Bissau, Guinea Bissau.

The high-level event is co-organized by the Government of Guinea Bissau, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) in cooperation with ALER and other partners.

Mon, 07/09/2018 - 14:55

Inauguration of a Solar Mini-Grid Project in Niger

The Ministry of Energy, has officially received from Plan International Niger on June 28, 2018, a 27.5 KWC Solar mini-grid for the village of Gorou 1. This Renewable Energy Promotion Project is supported by the ECOWAS Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) in collaboration with Plan International Spain. This project has impacted directly about 4412 people from the aforementioned village, enabling them to have access to modern energy services.

Mon, 07/09/2018 - 12:15

First Technical Committee meeting of the Regional Certification Scheme for Solar PV Installers

After three years of development of the Regional Certification Scheme (RCS) for solar PV installers, ECREEE has reached the stage where the RCS will become operational in eight pilot countries in 2018, before it is rolled-out to the remaining seven ECOWAS countries. The certificate for off-grid solar PV installers is the first certificate that will be issued under the ECOWAS Certification for Sustainable Energy Skills (ECSES) programme that will initially focus on installers of simple off-grid PV systems.

Mon, 07/09/2018 - 10:13

ECREEE is celebrating 8 years of operation

Sustainable Energy Development in West Africa: Tracking Progress

Fri, 07/06/2018 - 11:28

ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Resources pays a working visit to ECREEE

From L - R: H.E. Dr. Jeremias Furtado, ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Resources and Mr. Mahama Kappiah, Executive Director of ECREEE

Praia, 3/July/18 - The ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Resources, His Excellency Dr. Jeremias Furtado payed a working visit to the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), with the double purpose to auscultate and be aware of the concerns of the staff and also present one of the major programs of his commissariat which is the ECOWAS Pension Scheme.

Wed, 07/04/2018 - 22:06

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