About Us

Strengthening Africa’s hapacity for local solar research, manufacturing and innovation




Our Vision

A robust African solar R&D ecosystem capable of designing, testing, and improving PV technologies for local manufacturing and long-term energy resilience.





Our Mission

To train and connect African researchers who can translate scientific research into practical insights that strengthen solar manufacturing capacity across the continent.

Strengthening Africa’s hapacity for local solar research, manufacturing and innovation




Our Vision

A robust African solar R&D ecosystem capable of designing, testing, and improving PV technologies for local manufacturing and long-term energy resilience.





Our Mission

To train and connect African researchers who can translate scientific research into practical insights that strengthen solar manufacturing capacity across the continent.

We have assembled a dedicated team of innovators for this mission

Guest lecturers from industry, certification bodies, and research institutions contribute specialized sessions throughout the fellowship.

Glory Oguegbu

Project Lead

Founder and CEO of RETTI, leading clean energy workforce development and solar manufacturing initiatives in Nigeria.

Engr. Emmanuel Aremu

Academic Lead (SIRF)

Head of RETTI Research and Development, overseeing academic quality, research design, and final technical review.

Dr. Fatima Elfatouaki

Program Coordinator

Director, Solar Perovskite Cells Applications R&D, coordinating program delivery and research supervision.

Ngagoum Ndalloka Zita

Program Faculty & Academic Reviewer

Doctoral researcher in Energy Engineering, contributing to reliability, circularity, and technical review.