The Launch of the Africa Biochar Partnership
The Africa Biochar Partnership (ABP) which is an open continental platform for advancing the cause of Biochar Systems in Africa was launched on March 1st, 2016 in Nairobi - Kenya at the International
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ECOWAS Message on International Women’s Day
OUR COMMITMENT TO PROMOTE GENDER PARITY FOR ENERGY ACCESS
RCREEE highlights solar energy potential in off-grid areas
Within the framework of diesel to solar (D2S) initiative, the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, with support from United Nations Development Program (UNDP) published a new report ent
ECREEE HIGHLIGHTS CONTRIBUTIONS TO WEST AFRICA’S ENERGY FORTUNES
Increased use of renewable energy and efficiency in the utilization of energy generally, continues to be at the heart of the goal of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)’ Renewable Energy plans for today and pr
OFID signs grant agreement to boost sustainable Energy Development in the ECOWAS region
Vienna, Austria, February 22, 2016.
The Africa Biochar Partnership – ABP will be launched during the International Workshop “Biochar Systems for Africa”
The “Biochar Plus” project announces the launch of the “Africa Biochar Partnership – ABP”, an open continental platform for advancing Biochar Systems in Africa.
ECREEE - Developing Renewable Energy Sectors and Technologies in West Africa
Facing the facts: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is comprised of the 15 sovereign States of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau,
PRIME-MINISTER OF CABO VERDE CONGRATULATES THE ROLE OF ECREEE
The first International Fair on Environment and Renewable Energy (FIAER 2016) emerged as an innovative and pioneering event in Cabo Verde and its purpose was to drive forward the Renewable Energy sector. In Cabo Verd
Validation workshop of the National Action Plan on Sustainable Cooking Energy of The Gambia
The West Africa Clean Cooking Alliance (WACCA), in collaboration with The Gambian Ministry of Energy, held the validation workshop of the National Action Plan on Sustainable Cooking Energy on December 23rd, 2015 at the Baobab Re
Caribbean Regional Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Technology Expo and Conference frames main pillars for a regional waste to energy programme
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10 MW Solar PV PPA signed in the Gambia
On January 8th 2016, the National Water & Electricity Company (NAWEC) has signed a 10 MW Solar PV Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a 25 years duration with the Independent Power Producer Emerging Power (Gambia) Limited a S
TaqaWay and Energypedia initiate a new cooperation to ensure accessibility of RE & EE information
TaqaWay sustainable energy knowledge portal started a new cooperation with Energypedia. This cooperation is to reinforce the accessibility of information related to renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE).
Cabo Verde hosts the launch of the UNIDO Country Programme Framework for Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development
Tuesday 13th Mrs. Amita Misra, UNIDO’s Director, Regional Programmes and Field Representative, accompanied by Mr. Victor Djemba, UNIDO Representative and Mr.
REGIONAL VALIDATION WORKSHOP ON CERTIFICATION OF SOLAR PV IINSTALLERS IN ECOWAS
In response to the identified shortage of qualified solar PV installers and maintenance technicians in West Africa the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) and ECOWA
RCREEE extends cooperation with Tunisia in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency
On November 17th, RCREEE Executive Director Eng. Ahmed Badr met with the Tunisian Minister of industry, Energy and Mines H.E. Mr.
High Level Delegation from The Gambia Energy and Environment Sectors visits Cabo Verde for Study Tour
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) in partnership with United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) organized a study tour of a high level delegation from Gambia in Cape Verde, fr
Tunisia launches a public consultation on the governmental draft decree fixing the conditions and procedures of achieving the electricity generation projects from renewable energies.
In its attempt to adopt good governance principles, Tunisia launched a public consultation on the draft of the governmental decree on the conditions and procedures of electricity generation from renewable energies projects.
More than 100 CEOs call for urgent climate action from governments, investors and business
(Gland, Switzerland, 26 November 2015) Ahead of historic climate talks in Paris next week, entrepreneurs from innovative cleantech companies from all around the world have issued a renewed call for governments,