The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is collaborating with 10 other institutions across Africa and the UK will be partnering to launch a £3.5 million renewable energy research to advance sustainable energy transition across Africa.
Under the plan, UNILAG alongside eight universities and two institutions across Africa and the UK will launch the Circular Economy Powered Renewable Energy Centre (CEPREC).
The launch which will take place on February 10, 2025, during a Virtual Press Conference scheduled for 1:00 p.m. The event will introduce CEPREC’s objectives, highlight research and innovation in renewable energy, and explore how collaborations between academia, industry, and government to promote sustainability in energy, according to UNILAG.
The Virtual Press Conference will provide “insights on how academia, industry, and governments are collaborating to drive sustainable impact.” It will also offer “a first look at the forthcoming press release, detailing CEPREC’s vision, goals, and next steps.”
CEPREC is a Pan-African research centre dedicated to advancing Africa’s energy transition through circular economy principles. It is funded by the Ayrton Fund of the United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) and brings together institutions from multiple countries.
Participating institutions are University of Lagos (UNILAG) and University of Nigeria from Nigeria, Montfort University, the University of Warwick, and Chatham House in the UK, alongside Strathmore University (Kenya), University of Namibia (Namibia), University of Sierra Leone (Sierra Leone), Kigali Collaborative Research Centre (Rwanda), Tshwane University of Technology (South Africa) and the University of Nairobi (Kenya).
According to its promoters, the initiative aims to support Africa’s energy transition by promoting sustainable practices, reducing waste, and enhancing economic opportunities in the renewable energy sector.
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