Written by Chukwuemeka Omeje & Agozilim Ndefo
Edited by Nathanael Odaudu
The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), through its Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED) has recently entered a groundbreaking collaboration with the University of Cape Town with the aim of fostering the integration of two new courses into the Renewable and New Energy Systems (RNES) programme offered by ACE-SPED .
This partnership which focusinges on the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED, ) and is known as Transforming Energy Access Learning Partnerships (TEA-LP) seeks to address the pressing need for skilled professionals in Africa’s burgeoning energy access sector.
Both parties agree that this collaboration represents a crucial step towardsin bridging the skills gap in Africa’s rapidly-growing energy access sector and equipping postgraduate students with the knowledge and expertise required to drive sustainable energy development and foster positive change in Africa. It also holds the promise of transforming the future of energy access on the continent.
In another development, the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED) has delivered a five-day Pprofessional Sshort Ccourse at the Regional Centre of Energy and Environmental Sustainability (RCEES) in Sunyani, Ghana. This the organisers say is in line with its commitment to advancing sustainable power and energy development in Africa.
Themed ‘Energy Management in Industry and Homes’, the course which ended February 3, 2023 provided comprehensive insights into effective energy management practices both in industrial settings and residential homes. The course covered various aspects of energy utilizsation, conservation, and sustainable practices to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to address energy challenges in their respective domains.
With aA total of 65 participants, mostly students of RCEES, registeringed and actively participatinged in the sessions. T, they demonstrated an eagerness to enhance their understanding of energy management. They also had the opportunity ofto observinge energy management techniques in action and engage in hands-on activities, deepening their understanding of the subject matter.
RECENT ACHIEVEMENT OF AFRICA CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE POWER AND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT (ACE-SPED)
● Collaboration with the University of Cape Town:
The University of Nigeria has recently engaged in a groundbreaking collaboration with the University of Cape Town, with a focus on the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACESPED). This partnership aims to foster the integration of two new courses into the Renewable and New Energy Systems (RNES) programme. The joint initiative, known as Transforming Energy Access Learning Partnerships (TEA-LP), seeks to address the pressing need for skilled professionals in Africa’s burgeoning energy access sector..
The collaboration between the University of Nigeria and the University of Cape Town through the TEA-LP project represents a crucial step towards bridging the skills gap in Africa’s rapidly-growing energy access sector. By incorporating two new courses into the RNES programme, the initiative aims to equip postgraduate students with the knowledge and expertise required to drive sustainable energy development and foster positive change in Africa. With the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACESPED) playing a key role, this partnership holds the promise of transforming the future of energy access on the continent.
● Report on ACE-SPED’s Successful 5-Day Professional Short Course at RCEES Sunyani, Ghana
Introduction
In line with its commitment to advancing sustainable power and energy development, the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED) organized a 5-day Professional Short Course at the Regional Centre of Energy and Environmental Sustainability (RCEES) in Sunyani, Ghana. The course, themed “Energy Management in Industry and Homes,” took place from 30th January to 3rd February, 2023. This report highlights the key details and the remarkable success of the professional short course.
Overview The 5-day professional short course aimed to provide comprehensive insights into effective energy management practices both in industrial settings and residential homes. The course covered various aspects of energy utilization, conservation, and sustainable practices to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to address energy challenges in their respective domains.
