Registered in September 2020 and launched in February 2021, the Alliance is made up of seven member associations drawn both private sector and civil society players in the sector with a total membership of over 1,000 members.
Association of Energy Engineers(AEE)
The Association of Energy Engineers is a nonprofit professional organization that specializes in training, membership development, chapter development, and certification for professionals practicing in the fields of energy management, renewable energy and green buildings. The goal of AEE is to foster cooperative action in advancing the common purposes of its members and to promote activities designed to enable the industry to be conducted with the greatest economy and efficiency. Established in 1977, AEE is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with over 20,000 members in 105 countries, and more than 100 chapters around the globe
CRENSTAR RENEWABLE ENERGY INITIATIVE (More known as ‘Council for Renewable Energy Nigeria)
Crenstar Renewable Energy Initiative, also known as ‘The Council for Renewable Energy Nigeria’ is a not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder association, which promotes the large scale deployment, impactful policy formulation and implementation as well as appropriate use of renewable energy technology in Nigeria and the reduction of greenhouse gases through reduced consumption of fossil fuels. The association aims at advocating for efficient, appropriate renewable energy awareness, development, standards, expertise, implementation; and to contribute towards developing a comprehensive and deployable sustainable energy strategy for Nigeria
Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria(REAN)
REAN is a nonprofit industry association formed by stakeholders in Nigeria’s renewable energy space to facilitate policy advocacy, awareness creation, and promote investment in the market with the ultimate aim of improving update and adoption of RE in Nigeria’s energy mix. The Association is dedicated to the promoting the growth and development of the industry in Nigeria by engaging with the public and private sector to guide advocacy, policy formulation and investment in the sector
Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria(RAESON)
Founded in 2009 during the International Conference on Renewable and Alternative Energy in Owerri, Nigeria. The Society’s objectives are to provide an exchange forum for ideas and research information, to encourage collaboration among scientists, engineers and technologists, to create awareness about the potentials of RE technologies, and to organize conferences, workshops, training and seminars to give room for knowledge-transfer and exchange of information. Membership is drawn from scientists/researchers, solar and biogas experts and companies with RAESON’s focus being research.
Sustainable Energy Practitioners Association of Nigeria(SEPAN)
SEPAN’S vision is tied to Nigeria’s sustainable development drive and seeks to promote sustainable energy development agenda for Nigeria and ultimately be a major player in the global renewable energy mix.
The association is devoted to boosting access to clean energy services by ensuring its sustainable growth in Nigeria’s energy mix and attracts investors to the sector as well. Further, they are aiming to build capacities among the RE actors and to develop research and related studies that are focused on the situation and applicability in the Nigerian context.
Solar Energy Society of Nigeria(SESN)
The oldest organization in Nigeria in the RE sector was founded in 1980 and with roughly 1000 members within the RE/EE sector in Nigeria. Their membership consists of academia, policy makers and corporate members from sectors such as, Hydro, Biofuel, PV, Solar heating/cooling, and Wind Energy covering; SESN membership covers almost all geographical parts of the Nigerian country and could establish a strong outreach to rural communities. The society is very active in publishing scientific journals.
Women in Renewable Energy Association(WIRE-A)
Women in Renewable Energy Association (WIRE-A), a not for profit organization, was initiated in 2014 and launched in May, 2018. The goal of WIRE-A is to play a key role in the Renewable Energy sector, while advancing the role of women and showcasing their contributions to the industry. Their main activities include sensitization, awareness, capacity development for women and youth.
