Regional Training-of-Trainers Workshop on Clean Mini-Grids

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 Bank (AfDB). The program seeks to accelerate access to sustainable energy in the Sahel and ECOWAS regions by promoting large-scale deployment of solar technologies and mini-grid systems.

The training marks a crucial step in operationalizing Level 2 of the ECOWAS Certification of Sustainable Energy Skills (ECSES). Twenty-four trainers from eight training and examination centers across ECOWAS Member States will be equipped with advanced technical and pedagogical skills to deliver national-level training for mini-grid designers, installers, and inspectors and conduct certification exams for level 2.

Through this training, ECREEE continues to strengthen the foundation for a skilled and competitive regional renewable energy market, ensuring that clean mini-grids become a reliable and sustainable solution for powering communities and driving socio-economic transformation across West Africa.