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
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
Vienna, Austria, February 22, 2016.
The “Biochar Plus” project announces the launch of the “Africa Biochar Partnership – ABP”, an open continental platform for advancing Biochar Systems in 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,
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
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
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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 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).
Tuesday 13th Mrs. Amita Misra, UNIDO’s Director, Regional Programmes and Field Representative, accompanied by Mr. Victor Djemba, UNIDO Representative and Mr.
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
On November 17th, RCREEE Executive Director Eng. Ahmed Badr met with the Tunisian Minister of industry, Energy and Mines H.E. Mr.
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
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.
(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,
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency – ECREEE is participating on the 19th edition of the International Fair of Cabo Verde from November 18th to 22nd, taking place in the
