History
From a World Bank selection to ACE@10 recognition.
RCEES's short history is defined by the pace of its growth — from establishment in 2019 to recognition among the top ten ACE Impact centres on the continent.
2019
RCEES established at UENR
Selected by the World Bank as an Africa Centre of Excellence for Development Impact.
2020
Postgraduate intake begins
First cohorts of MSc and PhD students enrol across the Centre's programmes.
2021
Ultramodern Centre building groundbreaking
Construction begins on RCEES's dedicated research and teaching facility.
2023
International accreditation
Programme accreditation secured from continental and international quality assurance bodies.
2024
ProREG professional training launched
Industry-aligned renewable energy training rolls out with KNUST and TU Berlin.
2025
ACE@10 top-ten recognition
RCEES placed among the ten highest-performing ACE Impact centres on the continent.