English
Français 
Português ECREEE Events
Call for Applications for the 2nd Regional Certification Examination for Solar Photovoltaic System Technicians in Cabo Verde
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), in collaboration with the Cabo Verde Institute for Quality Management and Intellectual Property (IGQPI) and the Centre for Renewable Energy and Industrial Maintenance (CERMI), has opened a call for applications for the 2nd session of the regional certification examination for off-grid solar photovoltaic system technicians (Level 1) in Cabo Verde. Certified technicians will benefit from an internationally recognized certificate valid...
Regional Training-of-Trainers Workshop on Clean Mini-Grids
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the Renewables Academy (RENAC), will organize a Regional Training-of-Trainers Workshop on Clean Mini-Grids Design, Installation, and Inspection, from October 20 to 31, 2025, at ESMER Academy in Cotonou, Benin. This capacity-building initiative forms part of the Desert-to-Power West Africa Regional Energy Program – Phase 1 (WAREP), funded by the African Development...
13th Meeting of ECREEE’s National Focal Institutions (NFIs)
As part of its 15th anniversary celebration, the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) will host the 13th Meeting of its National Focal Institutions (NFIs) on 30 and 31 July 2025 in Praia, Cabo Verde. This strategic gathering will bring together NFI representatives from ECOWAS Member States, specialized ECOWAS agencies, regional energy experts, and development partners to reinforce the alignment of national and regional priorities with ECOWAS...
ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF 2025)
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) is proud to announce the 10th edition of the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF 2025), scheduled to take place from September 18–19, 2025, at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center in Banjul, The Gambia. Held under the theme “Accelerating Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Solutions for Growth in the ECOWAS Region,” this landmark edition coincides with ECREEE’s 15th and ECOWAS’...
ECREEE Celebrating 15 years!
In the framework of the fiftieth anniversary of ECOWAS, the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) proudly marks its 15th anniversary—ECREEE@15—celebrating fifteen years of impactful leadership in promoting sustainable energy, energy efficiency, and renewable energy across West Africa. Since its inception, ECREEE has played a transformative role in shaping the region’s energy future through policy development, capacity building, innovative programmes, and strategic partnerships. The anniversary presents a...
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...