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ECREEE Celebrating 15 years!
On 6 July 2025, the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) will proudly mark its 15th anniversary, celebrating a decade and a half of impactful work in promoting sustainable energy access, energy efficiency, and renewable energy across West Africa. Since its establishment, ECREEE has played a pivotal role in shaping the region’s energy landscape through policy support, capacity building, innovative programmes, and strategic partnerships. The milestone will...
First Solar PV Installer Certification Exam in Bissau, Guinea Bissau
As part of the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Skills Certification Programme, the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), and its partners are organizing the first certification exam for solar photovoltaic off-grid system technicians (level 1), in Bissau, Guinea Bissau. The exam is scheduled for the 30 June to 5th July, 2025.The exam is organized in collaboration with the Centro de Formação Profissional, Escola de Artes e Ofícios de...
First Solar PV Installer Certification Exam in Lome Togo
As part of the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Skills Certification Programme, the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), and its partners will be organising a certification exam for solar photovoltaic off-grid system technicians (level 1), in Lomé, Togo. The exam is scheduled for the 26 to 31 May, 2025. It is being organized in collaboration with the Directorate of Energy of Togo, in partnership with Energy Generation, which...
Solar PV Installer Certification Exam in Cotonou Benin
As part of the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Skills Certification Programme, the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), and its partners will be organizing a certification exam for solar photovoltaic off-grid system technicians (level 1), in Cotonou Benin. The exam is scheduled for the 19 to 24 May, 2025. It is being organized in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification (DGPER), and École...
ECREEE is organizing the third Solar PV Installer Certification Exam in Senegal
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), in collaboration with Ecole Supérieure Polytechnique, will be conducting the third Certification Exam for solar photovoltaic off-grid system technicians (level 1) in Dakar, Senegal. This certification is aimed at improving the quality in solar photovoltaic equipment installations, while raising quality standards and end-user satisfaction. Among other benefits, certified technicians can benefit from professional mobility throughout the ECOWAS region. Professionals (electricians and...
PRE-ESEF WORKSHOP SOPHIA
ECREEE in Partnership with the EU and Endev, will be hosting the SOPHIA workshop ahead of ESEF 2024, bringing together experts, stakeholders, civil society, academics, research institutions and innovators to discuss cutting-edge advancements in solar refrigeration and clean cooling technologies in the ECOWAS region. The project is financed by the European Commission. IFF is taking the opportunity to participle to the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF) and present the SoPhiA...
PRE-ESEF Workshop Clean Cooking
In the lead-up to the 9th Edition of the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF2024), the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), will be hosting a workshop titled “Regional Opportunities for Transitioning to Clean Cooking in West Africa.” This workshop, co-financed by the European Union and The Netherlands, seeks to strengthen regional coordination and action on clean cooking solutions in the ECOWAS region. The workshop builds on outcomes...
ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF 2024)
The ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF) is a premier event of ECREEE, one of Africa’s most prominent annual gatherings focused on sustainable energy. The forum serves as a platform for dialogue and networking, particularly renowned for fostering investment in sustainable energy development in the ECOWAS region. ESEF annually brings together more than 500 stakeholders, in-person and virtual delegates, including Ministers, CEOs, Heads of Institutions and renowned developmental organizations, international partners,...
First Solar PV Installer Certification Exam in Sierra Leone
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Ministry of Energy and the Freetown Polytechnic, funded by GIZ and REASL, are poised to conduct the first certification exam for off-grid solar PV technicians (level 1) in Sierra Leone. This regional certification launched to improve the quality in solar photovoltaic equipment installations, while raising quality standards and end-user satisfaction. Among other benefits, certified...
Capacity Building Workshop on Green Hydrogen for ECOWAS Private Sector
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) is pleased to announce that the Regional Capacity Building Workshop on Green Hydrogen for ECOWAS Private Sector Actors, organized in partnership with WASCAL and supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), will take place on September 19 – 20, 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria. This workshop aims to enhance the capacity of ECOWAS private sector stakeholders by providing...