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Charging the Transition: CCREEE Puts Electric Mobility in Focus at COP31

The Caribbean's energy transition must extend beyond electricity generation. How the region moves people and goods is also central to reducing fossil fuel dependence, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening energy security.

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ECOWAS Energy Ministers Adopt Regional Directive on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Other Energy Storage Technologies

Accra, Ghana, 20 – 22 October 2026, ECOWAS Ministers in charge of Energy adopted the regional Directive on the Deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Other Energy Storage Technologies at their meeting in Accra, Ghana.

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ECREEE Strengthens the Capacities of Clean Energy SMEs

The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), through its Women in Clean Energy in West Africa (WOCEWA) project, is implementing a capacity-building programme targeting over 100 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) op

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ECOCONF Validates Regional Solar PV Certification Framework

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 17 October 2026 – The ECOWAS regional certification programme for sustainable energy professionals has reached a significant milestone following the validation of key technical framework documents for the c

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ECOWAS Audit Committee Pays Courtesy Visit to ECREEE

Praia, Cabo Verde, 30 September 2026 – The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) hosted a courtesy visit by members of the ECOWAS Audit Committee on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, as part of activities held on the sideli