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About ECSES

Supporting The Development of Renewable
Energy and Energy Efficiency Markets in ECOWAS

The ECOWAS Certification of Sustainable Energy Skills (ECSES) scheme is the West Africa's foremost Regional Certification Scheme established for all ECOWAS countries by ECREEE with the support of EU, IRENA, GIZ and other partners to promote professional competency and quality assurance for the sustainable energy market. The Regional Certification Body (RCB) of the scheme in collaboration with national institutions certifies sustainable energy professionals that are working in the areas of RE and EE and those new to through sector. The RCB also addresses low quality equipment and poor installations work challenges of the ECOWAS region through the scheme. The scheme is based on framework documents for initial certification, maintenance of certification and re-certification of practitioners.

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ECOWAS Certified Off-grid/Mini grid/ Grid-connected Technician Programme (ECOWAS-CSPVP)

The Off-grid Standalone and Grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic Certification Programme is intended f...

ECOWAS Certified Solar System Inspector Programme (ECOWAS-CSPP)

The ECOWAS Certified Solar Photovoltaic Systems Inspector Programme (ECOWAS-CSPVP) is intended for...

ECOWAS Certified Wind Energy Professional Programme (ECOWAS-CWEP)

Wind turbine technicians are expected to typically (i) Examine the exterior and physical integrity...

ECOWAS Certified Energy Project Management Professional Program (ECOWAS-CEMP)

The ECOWAS Certified Energy Management Professional Program (ECOWAS-CEMP) is an in-depth profession...

ECOWAS Certified Lead Energy Auditor Programme (ECOWAS-CLEAP)

The ECOWAS Certified Lead Energy Auditor (ECOWAS-CLEAP), is a regionally recognised qualification a...

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Boosting Sustainable Energy Markets:
the Role of Quality Infrastructure and Quality Assurance.

A Framework for Quality Assurance and Capacity Development in ECOWAS countries

Upcoming Events

Call for application: Nigeria Certification exam for off-grid standalone solar photovoltaic technicians/professionals (26-30 August, 2019)

08 March 2019

Do you want to become an ECOWAS certified off-grid solar photovoltaic systems technician/profession...

Solar Power International, Salt Lake City, UT

08 January 2019

Please note: The NABCEP 2018 and 2019 PV Installation Professional Exams are based on the 2017 NEC....

Code Of Conduct

Not undertake any business practices that could damage the reputation of the solar energy industry.

Provide customers with systems comprising quality equipment and installations protected by warranties

Inform the client about maintenance (preventive and curative) and the role they need to play.

Discontinue use of and all claims to certification upon expiry, suspension or withdrawal of certification, and return any certificates to the RCB.

Benefits of Certification

Increased Marketability and Mobility of Members

Whether you thinking about an exciting career or already an established professional, this scheme can help you increased marketability & mobility....

Enhanced Skills

Whether you’re thinking about an exciting career or already an established professional, this program can help you enhance your skills. function _0x30...

Enhanced Reputation and Customer Cofidence

Whether you’re already an established professional, this scheme can help you enhance your reputation, credibility and your customers' confidence . fun...