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Caribbean Energy Data Collection Internship Programme 2026
The Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) invites ambitious and motivated students and young professionals to apply for the Caribbean Energy Data Collection Internship Programme 2026.This highly
ECREEE participates in ROGEAP regional workshop for West African journalists
Lome, March 5, 2026 – The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) participated in a regional workshop aimed at a network of journalists from the 19 countries covered by the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (RO
Zimbabwe hosts Successful 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week
Stakeholders in the energy sector and the wider public have hailed the 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week (SEW) as a resounding success after five days of high-level policy dialogue, investment discussions
GN‑SEC welcomes Ambassador ret. Irene Giner‑Reichl as new Good Will Ambassador
New Programme Promotes Renewable Heating and Cooling for Productive Uses in West and East Africa
New Programme Promotes Renewable Heating and Cooling for Productive Uses in West and East Africa
UNIDO Delegation Visits ECREEE to Reinforce Strategic Partnership on Sustainable Energy
Praia, Cabo Verde, February 10, 2026 — ECREEE hosted a high-level delegation from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) at its headquarters, reaffirming the strong and long-standing collaboration between the two inst
ECREEE and Government of Cabo Verde Award Regional Green Energy Certificates
Praia, 6 February 2026 – The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), in partnership with the Government of Cabo Verde, awarded regional certificates to certified professionals under the ECOWAS Programme for the Certifica
ReCCAWA Annual Planning and Coordination Meeting Advances Regional Energy Cooperation
Praia, 27 January 2026 – The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) convened the ReCCAWA Annual Planning and Coordination Meeting in Praia, bringing together representatives from the Spanish Agency for International Deve
ECREEE and AECID Hold Bilateral Meeting to Strengthen Strategic Cooperation
Praia, 26 January 2026 – The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) held a bilateral meeting in Praia, aimed at reinforcing their strategic partner
ECREEE Participates in the 16th IRENA Assembly
ECREEE took part in the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), held from 10 – 12 January in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Monitoring 2025-2027 of the SICA Sustainable Energy Strategy
The Energy Coordination Unit of the General Secretariat of the Central American Integration System (UCE-SGSICA), in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Global Network of Regional Sustainable En
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EAC Partner States convene to shape Draft Regional Renewable Energy Policy and Transboundary Framework
The East African Community (EAC) region is abundant in diverse renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, geothermal, tidal, and bioenergy; unlocking their full potential depends on targeted investments, enabling policies,
EACREEE advances Regional Adoption of Energy-Efficient Cooling Standards at MOP37
The East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency (EACREEE), represented by Mr Collins Owuor, participated in two key events organised by the United Nations Environment Programme’s United for Efficie
ECREEE Conducts Regional Solar PV Certification Exam in Cabo Verde
Praia, 12 December 2025 – The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) conducted, from 8 to 12 December 2025, the second Regional Certification Examination for Technicians in Off-Grid Residential Photovoltaic Solar Systems
ECREEE Advances Mini-Grid Plans for Rural Electrification
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), in partnership with the Ministry of Mines and Energy, conducted a two-day validation workshop in Monrovia to review the findings of the feasibility study for clean mini-grids (
ECREEE Conducts Second Regional Certification Exam for Solar PV Technicians in Nigeria
Nigeria, 28 November 2025 – The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) successfully conducted the second edition of the Regional Certification Examination for Off-Grid Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technicians (Lev