Dr Mawufemo Modjinou holds a Doctor of Engineering in Power Engineering and a Master’s in Renewable Energy Technologies. Apart from being a proactive learner, he has over 17 years of experience in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Before joining ECREEE, Dr Modjinou worked from 2019 to 2024 at the West African Power Pool (WAPP) Secretariat as a Project Coordinator, managing and coordinating some power generation and transmission projects, which form part of a 2019-2033 Master Plan. He mobilized funding, supported organization of WAPP Donor Coordination meetings, and led project preparation through pre-investment studies, including WAPP regional solar power projects in Gambia, Ghana, and Benin. Previously, from 2017 to 2019, he worked with ECREEE as a Consultant, where he developed a regional certification scheme and quality infrastructure for sustainable energy skills. He also lectured at the University of Energy and Natural Resources from 2013 to 2015, teaching bachelor’s students about renewable energy and energy efficiency. From 2008 to 2013, Dr Modjinou worked with the Energy Commission and various utilities, including ECG, VRA, and Sunon Asogli, as an Inspector and on projects respectively. He implemented, metered, inspected, and monitored grid-connected solar projects and conducted wind and solar resource assessments. He supported the development and implementation of regulatory frameworks, including policies, standards and legislative instruments for renewable energy and energy efficiency. He also carried out activities that promoted efficient lighting and use of efficient electrical appliances and electricity loss reduction. These activities include inspections, licensing, certification, compliance monitoring, testing, market surveillance, and performance audits.
His work included collaboration with international organizations and donors, such as the World Bank, AfDB, NEPAD-IPPF, EU, USTDA, MCC, BOAD, UNFCCC, IRENA, and GIZ. He gained valuable experience and is conversant with public and private energy sector operations in Africa.