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Zawya
4 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Launch of the mission to develop the National Energy Policy in Guinea Bissau with the support of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Regional Off-Grid Access to Electricity Project (ROGEAP)
The Ministry of Energy of Guinea-Bissau, with the support of the ECOWAS Commission through the Regional Off-Grid Access to Electricity Project (ROGEAP), officially launched the mission to develop the country's first National Energy Policy on Wednesday, 23rd of July 2025, in Bissau. The opening ceremony, chaired by the Minister of Energy, Dr. José Carlos Varela Casimiro, was attended by the Senior Advisor of the ROGEAP project, as well as representatives of technical and financial partners. As part of this strategic initiative, two international experts were recruited by the ROGEAP project to: Review the current energy policy and the legal and regulatory framework in force; Diagnose and evaluate the energy sector in Guinea-Bissau. Develop a new energy policy in line with government priorities and propose a roadmap for its implementation. Align this policy with national development plans, regional (ECOWAS) and international commitments, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement. In his speech, the Minister of Energy welcomed this structural support, stating: ' This policy will be the first in our country to establish a clear vision for the energy sector, defining the foundations of essential tools such as action plans and strategic guidelines. It will cover the fuel, oil and gas sectors, as well as energy production, transport, distribution and access, both on-grid and off-grid, while promoting low-carbon technologies.' As a reminder, the ROGEAP Project is financed by the World Bank, the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) and the Directorate-General for International Cooperation. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Zawya
17-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
National Workshop for the Enforcement of the Harmonized Regional Standards for Solar Home Systems up to 350 Wp
The ECOWAS Commission through the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP) organized in collaboration with the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) and the Federal Ministry of Energy from 14 to 15 April 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria a seminar for more than 25 Nigerian experts on the application of harmonized regional standards for off-grid solar photovoltaic products up to 350 WATTS. The main objective of the seminar is to ensure that the adopted standards for Off-Grid Solar products are well known and well implemented at the national level by the authorities and relevant stakeholders (experts from SON, Federal Ministry of Power, Federal Ministry of Industry, Rural Electrification Agency, Energy Commission, Custom Office, Consumer Organization…). In July 2023, the ECOWAS Council of Ministers adopted two regional standards through Regulation C/REG.12/07/23: ECOSTAND IEC TS 62257-9-8:2020: Renewable energy systems and hybrid systems for rural electrification – Part 9-8: Integrated systems and; ECOSTAND IEC TS 62257-9-5:2018: Recommendations for renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification – Part 9-5; Following the recommendation of the Honorable Ministers of Industry, ROGEAP has supported 8 countries for the enforcement of the adopted standards. During these two days, the Federal Republic of Nigeria's received technical assistance from ROGEAP for the effective enforcement of the standards related to Off-Grid Solar products. After the two days of training, the experts' skills will be reinforced to enable them to serve as ambassadors to the public and lead the enforcement campaigns in the communities. The overall objective of setting up a quality and assurance framework for Off-Grid Solar products in the Region is to clean up the market for poor-quality solar PV products and protect the consumers. ROGEAP is the World Bank, Clean Technology Fund (CTF) and Directorate General for International Cooperation (DGIS) funded project and implemented by ECOWAS Commission for the Component 1 (Developing a Regional Off-Grid Solar Market). Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Zawya
24-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
National Workshop on the Business Model for The Electrification of Public Institutions (Education and Health) in Nigeria
More than thirty participants from the Federal Ministries of Energy, Health, Education, Budget and agencies specializing in the energy sector in Nigeria met this Thursday, February 20, 2025 in Abuja on the initiative of ECOWAS, as part of the implementation of the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP). The aim of this important meeting is to present to the various stakeholders the results of feasibility studies for the electrification of 15 health centers and colleagues in the states of FCT, Nasarawa and Niger using solar photovoltaic technology. ROGEAP took the opportunity to present its business models for sustainable financing of the works, as well as its implementation strategy. ROGEAP is jointly financed by the World Bank, the Clean Technology Fund and the Cooperation of the Government of the NETHERLANDS, through the Directorate General for International Cooperation. As a reminder, on September 26, 2024, an awareness-raising forum was organized to mobilize all stakeholders in the electrification of public institutions, notably schools and health facilities in Nigeria. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
