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Published Research: Economic Assessment of Large Power Photovoltaic Irrigation Systems in the ECOWAS region
In the framework of research collaboration between the ECREEE and the Universidad Politécnica De Madrid (UPM) on the efficient use of climate change adaptation technologies in water usages (e.g.
New Energy Project for Solomon Islands
Solomon Is 16th Jul 2018 - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $19.95 million project for the electricity access and renewable energy expansion for Solomon Islands.
Minister Lini launches National Green Energy Fund for Vanuatu
Vanuatu, 31st Aug 2018 - The National Green Energy Fund (NGEF) has finally been launched as an independent public entity to start sourcing funds for the Vanuatu Government and meet its energy targets.
Biggest Solar farm project in Vanuatu
Vanuatu, 24th Mar 2018 - The biggest solar farm project anywhere in the country called Kawene Solar Farm Project, was jointly launched by the Prime Minister, Honiara-based European Union Ambassador Leonidas Tezapsidis and the Gene
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.
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 t
Samoa: First Country in the Pacific to Install Battery Energy Storage Systems
APIA, 24 JULY 2018 - Samoa has become the first country in the Pacific to install battery energy storage systems and micro grid controller.
Rt.Hon. Andrew Mitchell, former British International Development Minister and Member of Parliament (MP) in UK visits RCREEE
August 7, 2018- Cairo, Egypt: Rt.Hon.
Tunisia extends call for tenders deadline
Tunisia extended the recently launched call for tenders deadline to 18 December 2018 as follows:
Launching PA-CEMP in Jordan
July 2018: Under the patronage of the Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Revolution, Eng.
Tebara trying to bring in Electric Buses to Fiji
Tebara Transport Limited is in the process of introducing electric buses into the country and will convert some of their current buses to become electric buses.
King Tupou VI Commissions the First Solar Power for Niuafo’ou’s Hospital
His Majesty King Tupou VI commissioned a new solar power system for Tu’akifālelei’s Hospital in Niuafo’ou last Thursday when he visited the island for its Agricultural Show.
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.
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.
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.
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
Call for expression of interest for the development of MEETMED logo and website
The MEETMED Secretariat calls for applications from interested parties to provide a service with the following objectives: