“Bankable Projects” – Planos de Negócio na área das Energias Renováveis
Cabo Verde é, tal como muitos dos chamados pequenos estados insulares, um país dependente da importação de combustíveis fósseis para a produção de eletricidade. Estas importações aumentam os custos da produção de eletricidade, incrementando assim os preços de eletricidade para os consumidores. As...
Experts examine the development of the ECOWAS region’s energy sector
Conakry, 06 December 2016 - Guinea’s Minister for Energy, Dr. Cheik Taliby Sylla, represented by Mr. Bandian Doumbouya, commended the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on the decision to streamline its policies and strategies to respond to the energy challenges facing its...
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) in collaboration with Energias de Portugal (EDP) and the African-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme (RECP), has the pleasure to invite you to the ARE Energy Access Investment Forum, taking place on 22-23 March 2017 in the Turbine Hall of MAAT/EDP...
ECREEE JOINS USAID TO LAUNCH NDC Leaders Compact: Countries Leading the Way on Climate Action at COP 22
Organized by the US Agency for International Development (USAID)
In advance of the 2015 COP21 Paris Agreement, many developing countries, including ECOWAS Member States outlined their post-2020 climate actions to reduce GHG emissions, in their Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs)....
ECREEE prepared to collaborate and work with the Africa Renewable Energy Initiative (AREI) to upscale renewable energy in the ECOWAS region.
During a side event hosted by The Africa Renewable Energy Initiative (AREI), the Executive Director of ECREEE lent his voice to commend the initiative and...
BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION SEEKS CLEAN ENERGY ENTREPRENEURS IN WEST AFRICA
Tuesday, 25 October 2016
Accra, Ghana – During ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Week held in Accra, Ghana (17-19 October), the Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) (WAFCEF) launched its third annual West Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing (WAFCEF) business competition. The competition is open...
Senegal in renewables drive as new solar park unveiled
Senegal put into service one of sub-Saharan Africa's largest solar energy projects Saturday as it pushes to become a regional player in renewables on a continent where the majority remain off-grid.
The 20-megawatt Senergy 2 project in Bokhol, close to the Mauritanian border, will serve 160,000...
Praia, 26 October 2016 – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency with its agencies and partners are to develop a robust regional energy market. The Energy market is to increase access to modern and sustainable energy services in West...
Subnational Integration of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCS): Needs and Opportunities for Localizing Energy sector NDCs goals.
This Interactive Panel Discussion will highlight the needs and opportunities for effective coordination and integration of climate action between national and...
Launch of the development of a Renewable Energy tariff calculation toolbox for ECOWAS
Praia, 24th October 2016 – The interest for low carbon renewable energy technologies is gaining momentum in West Africa. Renewable energy deployment is seen by ECOWAS Member Countries as a way to improve their power sector and expand electricity access. However, the lack of clear renewable energy...