The Renewable Energy research cluster of Covenant University seeks to engage in progressive research and product development targeted at solving the energy debacle experienced in Africa.
This we hope to bring to bear by:
Undergoing pilot projects to be situated in communities in Nigeria and subsequently other part of Africa;
- taking part in Renewable Energy Advocacy in Nigeria and Africa by linking up with Key agencies and other strategic partners in the renewable energy landscape in Africa;
- targeted localised product development;
- trainings;
- Short course formulation.
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Energy and Technology
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Energy and Environment
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Energy and Education
| MEMBERS | SUB – CLUSTERS |
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| Prof. Nsikak Benson | Energy and Environment |
| Prof. Conrad Omonhinmin | Energy and Environment |
| Dr. Anthony Adoghe | Energy and Environment |
| Dr. Hope Orovwode | Energy and Environment |
| Pst. Ayara Williams | Energy and Environment |
| Mrs. Helen Olatunbosun | Energy and Education |
| Dr. Odukoya | Energy and Education |
| Miss. Olayinka Ayo | PhD Student/Energy and Technology |
| Miss. Temitope Mercy John | Projects Coordinator/Research Associate/ALL |
| Miss. Ebere Owuama | Financial Secretary/Research |
| Mr. Ucheaga Gerald | Research Associate |
| Mr. Emmanuel Ayuba | Research Associate |
| Mr. Olowo Olalekan | Research Associate |
Laboratory Test-desk for students
Photo diode solar panel
Mobile Solar Power Generator for SMEs
200 Watts Solar Charging Kiosk
Low Power Outdoor lighting unit
Solar Charge controller
Mobile Solar Charging bag
Energy Retention Bag
Low Power Indoor lighting unit
Surge protector
Low cost solar powered weather station
Solar cooker
| CONFERENCE | THEME | VENUE | DATE | PARTICIPANTS |
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| THE 7TH ALTERNATIVE POWER EXHIBITION | ALTERNATIVE POWER: SERVING NIGERIA, SAVING THE EARTH | TESLIM BALOGUN STADIUM, SURELERE, LAGOS | WEDNESDAY 14TH – SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER, 2016 |
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| POWER NIGERIA CONFERENCE | — | — | — |
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| ACES INCEPTION MEDIA CHAT
AND PROJECT ROADMAP |
PRESENTATION ON NATIONAL SOLAR POWER PROGRAMME FOR
MSMEs |
SHERATON HOTEL IKEJA | TUESDAY 18TH OCTOBER,
AT 1000 HOURS |
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| 8TH NATIONAL COUNCIL OF
INDUSTRY, TRADE AND INVESTMENT |
DIVERSIFICATION OF
THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY FROM OVER DEPENDANCE ON OIL EXPORTS |
PARKVILLE HOTEL
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE |
MONDAY 24TH OCTOBER,
AT 10:00 AM |
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| STERLING BANK MSME EXHIBITION | — | MARINA, VICTORIA ISLAND | SUNDAY 20TH NOVEMBER
2016 |
1. Prof S.T Wara
2. Dr. Victor Matthews 3. Dr. Anthony Adoghe 4. Dr. O.C Nwinyi 5. Dr. Hope Orovwode 6. Dr. Oluwatobi Stephen 7. Dr. Conrad Omonhinmin 8. Mr. Ayara Williams 9. Mr. Ayo 10. Mr. Osundahunsi Ayodele 11. Miss Olayinka Ayo 12. Miss Temitope Mercy John 13. Miss Adeola 14. Miss Ebere Owuama 15. Mr. Olowo Olalekan 16. Mr. Yemi Alabi 17. Mr. Gerald Ucheaga 18. Mr. Emmanuel |
| 2016 NIGERIAN HIGHER EDUCATION SUMMIT | EXPLOITING DIVERSITY, DIFFERENTIATION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE IN REVITALIZING THE HIGHER EDUCATION
SYSTEM |
MONDAY 21ST – WEDNESDAY 23RD NOVEMBER,
2016 |
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| SEMINAR ORGANISED BY THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, LAGOS AND THE DELEGATION OF GERMAN INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE IN NIGERIA/CIM | STARTUPS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY | WESTWOOD HOTEL IKOYI, 22 AWOLOWO ROAD,
IKOYI, LAGOS |
MONDAY 14TH NOVEMBER, 2016 AT 9:00 AM 1:00 PM, |
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Numerous Visits to Isalu, Itiri, and Elemoki (Our project sites)
T.M. John, H.E. Orovowode, S.T. Wara, “Pilot Solar- PV Rural Electrification Scheme for Isalu Community in Ota Nigeria,” in International Renewable Energy Storage, Dusseldorf, Germany, 2017.
(Accepted)
T.M. John, H.E. Orovowode, S.T. Wara “Finance Models for Rural Electrification from Renewable Energy Schemes,” in International Renewable Energy Storage, Dusseldorf, Germany, 2017.
(Accepted)
T.M. John, H.E. Orovowode, S.T. Wara “Paradigms for sustianable and Clean Energy Accessibility for Sub- Saharan Africa,” in International Renewable Energy Storage, Dusseldorf, Germany, 2017.
(Accepted)
Innovation Excellence Award: Presented by the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities based on the development of Energy Retention bag for Vaccine transportation;
Only University invited to the 7th Alternate Power Expo, the ACES Inception Media Chat and the 8thNational Council of Industry, Trade and Investment;
Began a Pilot project on rural electrification;
Involved a team of volunteers and financiers (crowd-funders) in different disciplines to kick-start the project;
Several industry giants are seeing RERC as a force to be reckoned with in Rural Electrification (Sterling Bank, German Consulate, UNICEF, IFC etc)
For Omega Semester of 2016/2017, we seek to continue with the activities already begun and solidify all links. Some of the possible collaborations we are hoping to engage with more fully next semester includes:
- Sterling Bank Partnership;
- Further discussions with Lancaster University, UK;
- Partnership with Mobisol (a company in the Renewable Energy landscape);
- Partnership with UNICEF, GmBH;
- Pilot deployment ofproduct developed in the cluster;
- Production and Manufacturing of Renewable energy and Energy efficient devices;
- Continuous monitoring of our pilot sites (Isalu, Elemoki, Itiri etc);
- Exhibiting products to showcase our expertise;
- Research and Publication of research papers in high impact journals and conferences;
- Partnership with other tertiary and research institutions across Nigeria, Africa and the World;
- Grant processing from local and International sources etc.