The Circular Economy Powered Renewable Energy Centre (CEPREC) is a Pan-African, multisectoral Research Centre of Excellence dedicated to advancing Africa’s energy transition. By bringing together government, industry, and academia, CEPREC drives interdisciplinary collaboration to develop cutting-edge knowledge and skills that leverage circular economy principles, to support Africa's energy transition.

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.

Mission
CEPREC is committed to driving the circular economy in renewable energy across Africa. Through groundbreaking research, strategic partnerships, and capacity building. We aim to repurpose technology, inspire sustainable practices, and develop skilled leaders who will advance energy access, economic growth, and environmental stewardship across the continent.

Investigator:

Dr Stan Shire

Value: £3.5 M

Start date: 01/01/2025

End date: 31/12/2027

Partner Institutions:

De Montfort University

Strathmore University

University of Nairobi

The University of Sierra Leone

University of Nigeria Nsukka

Tshwane University of Technology

University of Lagos

University of Namibia

Chatham House

To find out more visit:

CEPREC Website

Interested in undertaking a PhD in thermal energy?

Dr Stan Shire and Dr Zacharie Tamainot-Telto are accepting PhD applications for funded and self-funded students.

Please email stan.shire@warwick.ac.uk or zacharie.tamainot-telto@warwick.ac.uk to express your interest and find out more about our PhD opportunities.

Click here to find out more about how to apply for postgraduate study at the School of Engineering.