Empowering Africa's Energy Transition
Committed to fostering multisectoral, interdisciplinary collaboration among government, industry, and academia to drive cutting-edge knowledge, innovation, and skills for Africa’s energy transition.
Our vision
To be the leading research centre driving new knowledge, innovation, skills empowerment, and policy development that leverages circular economy principles to enable Africa’s transition to a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable energy future.
Our mission
Our mission is to advance ground-breaking research, cultivate strategic partnerships, and strengthen capacity to harness circular economy principles, for Africa's energy transition
Our Collaborators
The project is led by academics from 11 research institutions spanning the UK and sub-Saharan Africa.
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Our Partners
CEPREC drives innovation through a triple-helix model, uniting over 30 partners from government, industry, and academia.
Our approach - how we intend to achieve our mission
Integrating academia, industry, and government to accelerate impact and sustainable innovation. This unique partnership structure allows us to harness each sector's strengths, paving the way for scalable and context-sensitive energy solutions.
PhD Scholars across the UK and Africa
Supporting SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Research and Innovation Associates & Academics
(5 UK & 21 African) & (11 UK & 15 African)
Research institutions involved
3 in the UK and 8 in East, West, and Southern Africa for a truly Pan-African impact.
Our Team
The project is bringing together a multi-sectoral team of academic experts, innovation and technology firms and third sector organisations
Muyiwa brings expertise in circular economy and sustainable development, along with extensive experience leading international, multidisciplinary projects. He leads CEPREC, coordinate WP8, and contributes to WP5.
Layi specialises in power electronics and HVDC technology, with over 150 publications. He is Deputy Director (Engineering) of CEPREC, leading WP1 and contributing to WP8 and WP9.
Giuliana focuses on technology economics and business models. She serves as Deputy Director (Social Sciences) of CEPREC, leading WP7 and contributing to WP6, WP8, and WP9.
Selma leads activities in Namibia, co-leads WP5, and supports WP8 and WP9.
Renowned for his work in battery electrochemistry and energy storage. Shanwen leads WP2.
Izael contributes to WP2, WP8, and WP9.
Kelleh specialises in renewable energy projects, leads activities in Sierra Leone, co-leads WP4, and contributes to WP8 and WP9.
Howard co-leads WP3.
Ester contributes to WP1.
Vijay has expertise in agent-based modelling and distributed energy. He leads WP4 on the project.
Emmanouil specialises in survey-based modelling of risk perceptions and pro-environmental activities. He leads WP6 and contributes to WP7, WP8, and WP9.
Anna contributes to WP7.
Bola specialises in renewable technologies, co-leads WP1, and leads activities in South Africa, contributing to WP8.
Jose specialises in high TRL power systems, bringing valuable insights to WP1.
Patrick leads WP5 and contributes to WP8 and WP9.
Chris leads WP9, managing multi-stakeholder research.
Jack supports WP5 and WP9.
Victor leads activities in Nigeria, co-leads WP6, and contributes to WP8 and WP9.
Folakemi supports WP7, focusing on sustainability and business models.
Obiageli contributes to WP6.
Osita brings expertise in microgrids and renewable energy systems, contributing to WP4.
Specialising in solar thermal technology and thermal energy storage. Stan leads WP3.
Patrick contributes to WP6.
Barry specialises in repurposing battery systems, leads activities in Rwanda, and co-leads WP2, contributing to WP8 and WP9.
William leads activities in Kenya, co-leads WP7, and contributes to WP8 and WP9.
She is PRINCE2 certified and has experience of managing EU funded and UKRI proposals and projects. Nitika is responsible to ensure all projects are aligned to their overall objectives, tracking milestones & deliverables, and collaborating with various international stakeholders.
Peter contributes to WP3 with a focus on sustainable energy systems.
Abi brings expertise in education and circular economy research, supporting WP5 and WP8.