About The Conference
Higher GDP and development levels have been linked with greater energy use, access, reliability, and affordability (World Bank, 2022). There is no route to economic development without greater energy consumption (World Bank, 2022). Energy availability and access take a center stage in national discussions as it enables job creations and the development of essential services such as education or healthcare. More than 600 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa are living without electricity according to World Bank research. Reports from SEforAll indicate that achieving SDG 7 will accelerate the achievement of ten out of seventeen SDGs because of the dependence of the other SDGs on renewable energy. While countries in the African continent are committed to achieving SDG7 which is ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all by 2030, various studies have shown that the major challenges in the renewable energy sector include the high cost of renewable energy solutions, the lack of knowledge about them, the absence of technologies that are suitable to the local context, low research and development efforts, and technical skills gap in the field of clean energy. In order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa, effective collaboration between academia and industry is necessary to create a sustainable and transformative win-win situation for all stakeholders. However, research conducted by African institutions addressing the unique challenges faced by the continent often ends up in academic libraries with little or no impact on society.
To address this issue, the Africa International Conference on Clean Energy and Energy Storage (AICCEES) aims to bring together researchers and industry experts to share knowledge and discuss innovative solutions for the clean energy transition in Africa. The conference will feature industry leaders, experts, researchers, government agencies, regulators, multilateral organizations, industry bodies, and more in the field of clean energy and energy storage. Other objectives of the conference are; Tinker solutions that are fit for Africa. This is why this conference brings the academia, industry, and regulators to be in one space to discuss issues that concern the clean energy sector and energy storage in Africa. Ignite research specific to the clean energy sector in Africa for research driven clean energy transition and energy storage policies.
The scope of the conference is both contemporary and original research, innovative solutions for the clean energy sector, and energy storage systems. The themes of the conference include (but are not limited to);
Energy storage
Hydrogen development in Africa
Battery materials and manufacturing in Africa
Renewable energy systems
Energy transition in Africa
Energy transition economics
Mini – grids
Clean mobility
Clean cooking
Energy transition finance
Call For Research Paper Submission
Having identified that energy storage is critical to the transition from polluting fuels to cleaner energy, Tonipash Sustainable Energy Talk™, a flagship clean energy and climate change awareness program by Tovero Energy is organising the first ever Africa International Conference on Clean Energy and Energy Storage to hold on the 23rd and 24th November, 2023. Tovero Energy is supported by the Energy Access and Renewable Energy Technology programme offered by Offshore Technology Institute, University of Port Harcourt.
Submission of Abstract
The AICCEES 2023 Conference welcomes abstract submissions from researchers in the academia, clean energy industry experts, policy makers and regulators, mining companies, clean energy companies, E-mobility Companies, and the general public.
All abstracts received will be compiled in a book of Abstracts supplement and shared with all the research participants at the end of the conference. Abstracts should be a maximum of two pages and must be submitted via email : aiccees@uniport.edu.ng
All abstracts will be peer reviewed by at least two independent reviewers from our Scientific Committee who will evaluate whether the abstract is scientifically sound and coherent, and whether it duplicates already published work. After abstracts are reviewed and accepted, researchers will be informed of the acceptance to proceed to make payment for the abstract publication if only abstracts will be published.
Plagiarism tests will be conducted for abstracts submitted. All enquiries about submission of abstracts should be made to aiccees@uniport.edu.ng
Submission of Papers
The AICCEES 2023 Conference welcomes paper submissions from researchers in the academia, clean energy industry experts, policy makers and regulators, mining companies, clean energy companies, E-mobility Companies, and the general public.
All research papers will be peer reviewed by two independent reviewers from our Scientific Committee who will evaluate whether the research paper is scientifically sound and coherent, and whether it duplicates already published work. Research papers should be sent with plagiarism reports. The maximum allowed percentage of similarity on the plagiarism report is 15%. After research papers are reviewed and accepted, researchers will be invoiced to proceed and make payment.
All research papers accepted will be compiled in a conference proceedings book in Advances in Sciences and Technology journal published by scientific.net. Individual conference research papers in the conference proceedings book will be given a DOI and the conference proceedings publication will be open access. The research papers that will be included in the conference proceedings book will be only original works of the author, not sent for publication elsewhere.
At the end of the conference, authors of selected high quality research papers will be contacted to submit an extended, significantly updated version of their conference papers for publication in a scopus indexed journal under Trans Tech publications.
Paper submission is limited to a maximum of 2 research papers from the same person as the lead author. Further enquiries regarding paper submissions should be sent to aiccees@uniport.edu.ng.
Can a researcher present research findings for an already published research paper?
Please note that researchers are allowed to present already published papers, if the research findings are very compelling. This is because there will be industry experts in the conference who might be interested in the research findings. However, research papers that have already been published will not form part of the conference proceedings. When sending in already published work for presentation at the conference, please send the web link where the research work is already published.
Submission Deadlines
Abstract submission open: 1st April, 2023
Abstract submission deadline: 3oth September, 2023
Feedback for abstract and notification of abstract acceptance: From 31st July, 2023
Final paper submission: 15th October, 2023
Keynote Speakers and Conference Chairs
World class researchers in the field of clean energy and energy storage all over the world will be invited to provide keynote addresses. The Conference chairman and Conference Co-Chairs are professionals in the different fields of renewable energy.
Conference Chair: Professor Roland Uhunmwangho is a Professor of Power Systems/Renewable Energy and currently the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Port Harcourt. His area of specialisation includes Power Systems, Renewable Energy Systems, Energy Management and Energy Conversion Systems, Energy System Design and Optimization (Gas Turbine Power Plant & Steam Turbine Power plant), among others.
Conference Co-Chair: Professor Abam Fidelis is a Professor of Energy Systems and Modelling at the University of Calabar. His area of specialisation includes Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy Technologies, Energy Conservation, Power Generation (Gas Turbine, ORC, Solar, and Kalina systems), Heat and mass transfer, Exergy and Environmental sustainability.
Conference Co-Chair: Professor Sunday Oyedepo is a Professor of Thermo-fluid/Energy Systems at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University. He is also the immediate past Head of Department, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University. His area of specialisation includes Thermal Energy System Design and Optimization (Gas Turbine Power Plant & Steam Turbine Power plant), Energy Management and Energy Conversion Systems, Industrial Energy Management & Conservation, Exergy and Exergo-economic Analysis, Renewable Energy Technologies, Heat Transfer Analysis, Refrigeration Systems, among others.
Conference Co-Chair: Dr. Ogheneruona Diemuodeke is currently the Head of Department of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Port Harcourt. He is also the programme coordinator of Energy Access and Renewable Energy Technology programme at the University of Port Harcourt. His area of specialisation is Energy and Climate Change Mitigation Technology.
Scientific Committee Members
The Scientific Committee is made of different experts in the different fields of the sub-themes from different institutions and organisations. The Scientific committee members are;
Dr. Rita Okoroafor
Dr. Rita Esuru Okoroafor is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, specializing in the application of oil and gas skills and techniques to address challenges associated with low-carbon energy technologies. Dr. Okoroafor earned her Ph.D. in Energy Resources Engineering from Stanford University, where she honed her expertise in the field. Prior to pursuing her doctorate, she was a Principal Reservoir Engineer at SLB, an organization she worked with for 13 years. During her tenure, she contributed her expertise to various product lines and locations, demonstrating her versatility and proficiency.
Her research encompasses several crucial areas, including geothermal reservoir engineering, carbon dioxide storage and utilization, geologic storage of hydrogen, and reservoir geomechanics. By exploring these domains, Dr. Okoroafor aims to unlock new possibilities for sustainable energy sources and improve the understanding and management of crucial energy resources.
Professor Tunde Bello-Ochende
Tunde Bello-Ochende is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. His research focuses on the theoretical and numerical optimization of heat transfer devices from macro to micro scales. These include compact heat exchanger, micro-channel heat sink, and heat transfer augmentation using micro-fins. His recent works are in the areas of sustainable/renewable energy (solar, geothermal and fuel cells), Sterling Engines, two-phase flow, energy storage and energy management in building envelopes. He is the author and co-author of over 150 papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings. He has graduated over 35 postgraduate students (masters and PhD). Professor Bello-Ochende is a member of several editorial boards, among them is the International Communication Heat and Mass Transfer and Frontiers in Energy. He is a registered professional engineer of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). He is also a member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (MASME). Professor Bello-Ochende received his Bachelor’s, master’s degree from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria (1995, 1999) and doctorate from Duke University, USA (2005), all in Mechanical Engineering.
Professor Howard Njoku
Prof Howard Njoku leads the Sustainable Energy Engineering Research (SEER) Group at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and coordinates Postgraduate Studies in the Faculty of Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He currently teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in fluid mechanics, solid mechanics and thermodynamics. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nigeria.
Research within the SEER Group encompasses the broad fields of thermo-fluids and energy engineering. The group has undertaken solar energy resource evaluation, greenhouse gas emission mitigation and building energy use studies, and studies on low-carbon (renewable energy) technologies including the development and performance evaluation of solar thermal systems (solar ponds, cookers, heaters, drying, distillation, Trombe wall systems, etc), and solar PV systems. The SEER Group also has expertise in CFD, energy and exergy analysis, GHG analysis, etc. Our present research interests are focused on thermoelectric waste heat recovery in thermal devices, carbon footprint mitigation in the Nigerian power sector, solar energy data verification and indoor thermal comfort.
Prof Njoku was a recipient of the Petroleum Technology Development Trust Fund (PTDF) fellowship to undertake the University Lecturers Skill Enhancement Training Programme at the Grenoble Ecole de Management, Grenoble, France. He is also a recipient of the 2021 Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Engineering (Wighton) Fellowship. He is a Senior Research Associate at the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Prof Njoku is a former Editor of the prestigious Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH) and as Area Editor, EAI Transaction on Energy Web. He equally serves as a reviewer to numerous ISI-indexed peer-reviewed journals, including Applied Energy (Elsevier), Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer), EAI Transaction on Energy Web (European Alliance for Innovation), Energy (Elsevier), International Journal of Sustainable Energy (Taylor and Francis), Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier), Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering (Springer), Neural Computing and Applications (Springer), Nigerian Journal of Technology (UNN), Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments (Elsevier), Scientia Iranica (Sharif University of Technology, Iran), and Solar Energy (Elsevier). He has published 3 book chapters and over 60 peer-reviewed journal and conference articles.
Dr. Patrick Okolo
As an Engineering Projects Technical Manager at B-Fluid Ltd., Dr. Patrick is also an Associate Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University. He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Member of the Institute of Engineers Ireland (MIEI), and also an Associate member of Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).
Dr. Patrick also serves as an Editor for the Energetic and Propulsion division of Frontiers in Aerospace Engineering Journal.
Professor Moeketsi Mpholo
Professor Moeketsi Mpholo is currently the leader of the Energy Research Centre (ERC) of the National University of Lesotho (NUL). He has held various positions at NUL including being a member of the executive management as Director of ICT. His teaching and research interests are in Electronic Engineering and Sustainable Energy. He has published widely on renewable energy resources matters (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=68INxXwAAAAJ&hl=en). Professor Moeketsi Mpholo continually works with a number of companies and development partners on sustainable energy projects, locally and regionally. Furthermore, he collaborates on research projects and teaching programs with a number of regional universities and three American universities. His interest and passion is carrying out research and consultancies that make an impact in addressing social challenges, an example being the work done for the electricity regulator in Lesotho in 2018 which recommended the introduction of multiple electricity tariffs such that a lower pro-poor tariff could be introduced which is currently an enforced policy.
Dr. Busayo Olanrewaju-Afuye
Busayo Olanrewaju-Afuye is an Economist with over 7 years’ experience having a superb track record of managing complex functional projects in various environments. She obtained her B.Sc. Degree in Economics from Ajayi Crowther University, Nigeria, and her M.Sc. Degree in Energy Economics and a PhD in Renewable Energy Economics at the Centre for Petroleum, Energy Economics & Law, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Her experience span through Econometrics, Macro Economics, Energy Economics, Data Analysis, Journal Paper Peer Review and Economic Insight Research having gathered work experience in Chevron & NNPC-NAPIMS (as Postgraduate Intern), Centre for Petroleum, Energy Economics & Law (CPEEL) and SouthBridge Group.
She currently works with KMPG Nigeria as Associate – Research & Market Insights. She has some of her published works in some of the best International Journals including Elsevier & Springer and they are being cited regularly. She is a member of the Nigerian Association of Energy Economists. She volunteers as a Reviewer in Elsevier & Springer journals and she is also a Team Mentor to young Economists.
Dr. Kehinde Ogunsola-Saliu is an Oil and Gas Economist, who has acquired many experiences over the years. She has worked as a lecturer and research analyst in various institutions. She has also participated at various conferences, workshops, and seminars on leadership and citizenship skills, within and outside the country. She has also trained diverse groups of personnel across the oil and gas industries.
Dr. Kehinde has a passion for writing and because of her love for children, she has co-authored quite a number of books in primary classes. She has also authored several academic publications.
Dr. Kehinde Ogunsola-Saliu holds B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics, Masters in International Business and PhD. in Energy Studies, specialising in Oil and Gas Economics.
Dr. Tarek Safwat Kabel
Dr Tarek is working as lecturer in Economics at the Faculty of Commerce in the University of Sadat City. He was awarded a full PhD scholarship under the Newton- Mosharafa fund which is offered by the Egyptian cultural Affairs and the British Council in 2017. His research interest is in Energy Economics, Development Economics, and Monetary Economics.
He has a PhD in Economics from University of Buckingham in the United Kingdom. The main goal of his thesis was to “Assess the economic effects of increasing the share of renewable energy in Egypt’s energy generation by using a computable general equilibrium (CGE) model”. He is a member of the International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE).
AICCEES-2023 Key points:
The AICCEES Annual Conference is the first ever Africa International Conference on Clean Energy and Energy Storage.
Within different sessions, scientific and expert achievements from clean energy and energy storage areas will be presented.
The event will be held as an online conference on 23rd and 24th November, 2023.
It will feature talks and sessions covering a diverse range of clean energy, and energy storage topics.
Attendance is free for audience members only. For conference participants that will make presentations, information about the payments is shown below. For enquiries on payments and invoices, please send an email to aiccees@uniport.edu.ng
Payments can be made by bank transfer using the details below;
After payment, please send evidence of payment to aiccees@uniport.edu.ng for your payment receipt.
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
The sponsorship packages for AICCEES 2023 conference are;
Platinum Sponsorship: This is the highest level of sponsorship and includes benefits such as;
A keynote speaking opportunity by a member of the sponsor organisation.
Research paper presentation and publication opportunity by a member of the sponsor organisation.
Prominent branding on all the conference materials and banners.
Advertising opportunities during the event.
Recognition in conference materials.
Panel discussion by a team from your organisation.
Direct contact to presenters and researchers.
Soft copy of the Book of Abstract
This package is for 10,000 USD (7,000,000 NGN) only.
Gold Sponsorship: Gold sponsors will receive a range of benefits such as;
Research paper presentation and publication opportunity by a member of the sponsor organisation.
Prominent branding on all the conference materials and banners.
Advertising opportunities during the event.
Recognition in conference materials.
Direct contact to presenters and researchers.
Gold sponsorship is for 5,000 USD (4,500,000 NGN) only.
Silver Sponsorship: Silver sponsors will receive a range of benefits such as;
Research paper presentation and publication opportunity by a member of the sponsor organisation.
Advertising opportunities during the event.
Recognition in conference materials.
Silver sponsorship is for 3,000 USD (1,050,000 NGN) only.
Bronze Sponsorship: Bronze sponsors receive benefits such as;
Research paper presentation and publication opportunity by a member of the sponsor organisation.
Recognition in conference materials.
Bronze sponsorship is for 1,500 USD (525,000 NGN) only.
Session Sponsorship: Companies and organisations can sponsor specific sessions, such as keynote speeches, paper presentations, or moderating sessions, and receive recognition during those sessions. Session sponsorship is for 500 USD (175,000 NGN) only.
Sponsorship payments can be made by bank transfer using the details below;
Mode and Venue
The conference will be held virtually and presentations will be delivered online according to a pre-decided schedule on 23rd and 24th November, 2023.
Attendance is free for audience members only.
