Beijing, China, 9 November 2026 – The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) was represented at the 2026 China–Africa Standardization Cooperation Conference, held from 7 to 9 November in Beijing and hosted by the China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS). The event brought together Chinese manufacturers, technical institutions and Member States representatives, including participants from Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone.
ECREEE presented the region’s Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and ongoing initiatives on testing procedures, product registration and capacity building. The Centre also highlighted challenges in translating regional standards into effective national implementation, particularly uneven enforcement, limited access to testing services and gaps in market surveillance.
Chinese manufacturers and technical institutions shared advances in efficient cooling technologies, low-global-warming-potential refrigerants and product testing. Building on these exchanges, participants explored cooperation opportunities in information sharing, technical capacity building, manufacturer engagement, access to affordable and efficient appliances, and local assembly and manufacturing in Africa. ECREEE emphasised the importance of such cooperation in strengthening regional implementation and promoting sustainable cooling across West Africa.