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ECREEE shortlists 6 firms for its Feasibility study on business opportunities for women in a changing energy value chain in West Africa
Tonga Exploring Cheaper and Sustainable Electricity through Biogas Generation
18 September 2018 Nuku’alofa, Tonga – Biogas generation using agriculture and animal products has promising potential for Tonga and the Pacific Islands, if pursued through a well-defined circular economy strategy.
IRENA/ADFD Project Facility – 7th Cycle Call for Proposals
The IRENA/ADFD Project Facility is encouraging applications from government-driven renewable energy projects.
Tonga Commits to Achieving SDG Goal 7
TONGA’S unwavering commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal’s agenda remains steadfast.
Cooperation agreement with Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization to implement SHAMCI in Jordan
16 September 2018: Under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Jordan, RCREEE signed a cooperation agreement with Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO) to coordinate efforts for launching the Sola
Ground Breaking Ceremony for Tonga TOP40 milllion Wind Farm Froject
TONGA 14th September, 2018 - His Majesty King Tupou VI marked the beginning of the work on Tonga’s largest wind farm project worth over 40 million pa’anga in a ground breaking ceremony this morning at Niutoua Village.
Regional sustainable energy centers highlighted as good UN practice at the International Day for South-South Cooperation
The Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centers (GN-SEC) was featured in the 2nd series of the publication "Good Practices in South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Sustainable Development".
Norway announces USD 2 million support to the Pacific Centre for Renewable and Energy Efficiency (PCREEE) at the 49th Pacific Islands Forum
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: