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AfDB, ECOWAS workshop ushers in a new era of women’s role in West Africa’s energy transition

Abidjan, 13 April 2018 - Energy experts, women entrepreneurs, and government representatives discussed findings from the AfDB-funded ECOWAS project on Pre- feasibility Study on Business Opportunities for Women in a Changing Energy Value Chain in West Africa at a regional workshop held in Abidjan on the 13^thof April 2018.

Promoting private investment on standalone solar systems in West Africa and Sahel

The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy efficiency (ECREEE) organized a national workshop on private investment on standalone solar systems in West Africa and Sahel, in Abidjan. The aforementioned workshop is in the framework of the Regional Off-Grid Electrification Project (ROGEP), implemented by ECREEE with the financial support of the World Bank.

ECREEE Participates in Green Climate Fund 2nd Structured Dialogue for Africa

As part of ECREEEs goal to be an implementing entity (IE) of the Green Climate Fund-GCF and support the mobilization of climate finance for the deployment renewable energy technologies at regional and national level, ECREEE participated in the 2^nd structured Dialogue for Africa that took place at Hotel L’Amitié in Bamako, Mali from the 3 to 6^th of April.

ECREEE held its 2nd Media Workshop for Francophone ECOWAS Countries

ECREEE – Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, 13^th April 2018 – The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) concluded a two-day media workshop for journalists on issues relating to renewable energy and energy efficiency in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire from 12^th – 13^th April, 2018. The two-day capacity building forum has provided an opportunity for ECREEE to update the media on their program of activities.

BOOSTING SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY ACROSS ECOWAS

The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), in coordination with the Universidade de Cabo Verde (UniCV) and AEE-INTEC organized, from 19-21 March 2018, the 3^rd Round Training Course for Experts in Solar Thermal Energy. The workshop took place at Câmara de Comércio de Barlavento, in Mindelo, São Vicente, where 25 participants, coming from both the public and private sector, took part in the training.

GUINEA BISSAU SUSTAINABLE ENERGY INVESTMENT WORKSHOP

The Guinea Bissau Sustainable Energy Investment Workshop will take place on the 4thof May 2018 in Lisbon between 2 and 6 pm.

Organized by ALER – the Lusophone Renewable Energy Association, in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Industry in Guinea Bissau, UNIDO – United Nations Industrial Organization and ECREEE – ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, the event will be supported by GEF – the Global Environment Facility.

Stakeholders in the energy sector discuss challenges to ECOWAS energy ambitions

ECREEE – Dakar 9^th March 2018 – The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency, (ECREEE), was established to create an enabling environment for renewable energy and energy efficiency markets in the region and works steadfastly to implement activities directed to mitigating existing barriers impeding the large scale promotion of renewable energy & energy efficiency.

USAID and ECREEE Partner to Increase Energy Access Across the West Africa Region

On 9^th February 2018, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) held a signing ceremony to mark the beginning of a new partnership to enhance renewable energy development in West Africa. The US Ambassador to Ghana, Robert P. Jackson, and the Executive Director of ECREEE Mr. Mahama Kappiah, signed the agreement and expressed their commitment to sustainably develop the renewable energy sector in West Africa.

Training Course on Climate and Energy

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS), the World Energy & Meteorology Council (WEMC) and the Beijing Climate Center are very pleased to invite you to the

Training Course on Climate and Energy

which will run from (Friday) 18^th to (Sunday) 20^th May 2018 and will be held at the Regal International East Asia Hotel, Shanghai, China.

ECREEE launches scheme to create qualified solar workforce

The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) has unveiled an initiative aimed at improving the skills of solar installers in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The program, titled the Regional Certification Scheme (RCS), aims to accelerate the deployment of solar energy across the region, via the creation of a regional standard certification scheme for installers, and the development of regional renewable energy standards.

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AfDB, ECOWAS workshop ushers in a new era of women’s role in West Africa’s energy transition

Promoting private investment on standalone solar systems in West Africa and Sahel

ECREEE Participates in Green Climate Fund 2nd Structured Dialogue for Africa

ECREEE held its 2nd Media Workshop for Francophone ECOWAS Countries

BOOSTING SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY ACROSS ECOWAS

GUINEA BISSAU SUSTAINABLE ENERGY INVESTMENT WORKSHOP

Stakeholders in the energy sector discuss challenges to ECOWAS energy ambitions

USAID and ECREEE Partner to Increase Energy Access Across the West Africa Region

Training Course on Climate and Energy

Training Course on Climate and Energy

ECREEE launches scheme to create qualified solar workforce

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