The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), supported by GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), is organizing the Annual Workshop of the Regional Certification Scheme and Sustainable Energy Skills. The event will take place from July 29 to August 2, 2024, in Dakar, Senegal.
The primary aim of this workshop is to gather key stakeholders involved in the ECOWAS Regional Certification of Sustainable Energy Skills program. Participants will discuss ongoing activities and plan future actions to ensure the efficiency and sustainability of the ECOWAS Certification Body of Sustainable Energy Skills (ECBES) led by ECREEE.
The workshop will be structured around three meetings:
– The first meeting of the National Focal Institutions for Certification of Sustainable Energy Skills
– The fourth meeting of the Technical Committee
– The second meeting of the Tripartite Advisory Committee
The event aims to consolidate existing certifications for off-grid solar PV installers and clean energy mini-grid professionals. Additionally, it will prepare for implementing certifications in energy efficiency and solar thermal professions. Discussions will also focus on operationalizing level 3 certification (grid-connected photovoltaic solar energy) in collaboration with the West African Power Pool (WAPP).
This workshop will serve as a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and strategic planning to improve sustainable energy skills certification processes across West Africa.
