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Workshop on the Development of Regional QI frameworks for solar PV products in EAC region

09-Nov-2024

Micro Energy International on behalf of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the International Solar Alliance in collaboration with EACREEE is currently implementing the development of regional quality infrastructure frameworks for solar photovoltaic products and services in the East African Community. This aims to further enhance and establish equivalent and trusted quality infrastructure capabilities in the region to create a level playing field for solar energy businesses and foster competitiveness. 

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Regional Validation workshop for the EAC EE Policy, Regional Compliance framework and Energy Label

02-Sep-2024

East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency (EACREEE) with funding from the Energy Efficient Lighting and Appliances (EELA) project in East and Southern Africa held a workshop at Best Western Dodoma City Hotel, Tanzania on the 22nd and 23rd of August 2024. The workshop aimed to validate the EAC Energy Efficiency Policy, Regional Compliance framework and Energy Performance Label.

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Hand over Ceremony of portable lighting test Equipment to Makerere University

16-Aug-2024

EACREEE through the Energy Efficient Lighting and Appliances (EELA) Project in East and Southern Africa has delivered portable equipment for testing Lighting appliances to Makerere University to support practical training, research and joint use by Makerere University and EACREEE. The Deputy Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi received the equipment and handed it to the Principal of the College of Engineering Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Moses Musinguzi. The College will be the custodian of the equipment.

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Gender concerns in the Energy sector

04-Jul-2024

The initiative to incorporate gender considerations in activities, the East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency organised a training to enlighten its staff on the common gender stereotypes, gender mainstreaming tools, intersectionality and gender concerns in the energy sector. Schimanek Melissa a seasoned expert with several years of gender mainstreaming experience in development cooperation conducted the interactive sessions. The sessions included role-plays, Q and A, practical exercises, goal setting and conflict resolution.

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Regional Harmonisation Workshop on EE Policy and Compliance Framework

25-Jun-2024

A Regional Harmonization Workshop has been conducted in Nairobi, Kenya to consolidate the feedback received from the EAC Partner States;  the Republic of Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of South Sudan and the Republic of Uganda on the draft EAC Energy Efficiency Policy and Compliance framework.

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