Coperes (Cooperation for the Promotion of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in West Africa) recently participated in the first edition of the Forum on Technological Innovations in Renewable Energy (FITER), organised by ANER (National Agency for Renewable Energy), the Assane Seck University of Ziguinchor and PESEREE (Programme d’Etudes et de Suivi de la Réglementation de l’Electricité en Afrique de l’Ouest) This forum took place from 23 to 26 November 2022 in Ziguinchor, Senegal.
The FITER was created to promote technological innovations in renewable energy and to encourage exchanges between actors in the sector. It brought together experts, researchers, academics and industry professionals to discuss the latest developments in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Coperes played a key role in the organisation of this event by providing expertise and helping to set up the activities. Coperes is an organisation that aims to promote the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency in West Africa, working closely with governments, businesses and civil society organisations. He was therefore a natural choice to join the organising team to set up this event.
Discussions at the forum focused on themes such as innovative technologies for renewable energy production, energy policies and financing for renewable energy projects, challenges related to the energy transition in West Africa and opportunities for cooperation between the different actors.
In summary, the 1st edition of FITER was a success for all organisers, participants and partners. Coperes, as an organisation dedicated to the promotion of renewable energy and energy efficiency in West Africa, played an important role in the success of this event and will continue to support initiatives to promote clean and sustainable energy in West Africa.
Here is a pictorial summary of the first day:
