Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Olakunle Owoeye is a visionary leader and accomplished professional in the field of sustainable energy. As the CEO of Ecowatt Nigeria Limited, a prominent sustainable energy development company, Olakunle spearheads initiatives that drive innovation and excellence in the energy sector. He holds esteemed certifications as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), certified Carbon Auditing Professional (CAP), and Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP) from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). Notably, Olakunle is also an accredited AEE CEM Trainer, imparting his expertise to aspiring energy professionals. In 2020, Olakunle received the prestigious AEE Sub-Sahara Africa Energy Engineer of the Year Award, a testament to his exceptional contributions to the industry. As a Mandela Washington Fellow, Olakunle pursued his fellowship at the University of California, Davis, specializing in the energy track. He holds a degree in electrical and electronic engineering from the University of Benin, Nigeria. His commitment to continuous learning is evidenced by his Certificate of Competence from Siemens Power Academy on Power Systems Technology, complemented by a series of specialized trainings. Olakunle possesses an extensive skill set in energy modeling, including proficiency in RetScreen, Homer, MAED, PV Syst, etc. He excels in the implementation of Pathway to Net Zero strategies, encompassing GHG inventory, accounting, and reduction for scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. His expertise extends to system optimization, demonstrated through adept use of Pumping System Assessment Tool, Steam system optimization, Compressed Air System Optimization, and motor system optimization. Additionally, Olakunle is well-versed in solar PV design software such as Homer, RetScreen, PVSyst, among others, and is adept in utilizing various sustainable energy tools. As an avid energy innovator, Olakunle has conceived and developed a suite of energy optimization toolkits, including Solar Optimizer, generator optimizer software, energy abacus, capacitor bank sizer, and integrated solar PV-powered business systems. With over 12 years of invaluable experience, Olakunle has played instrumental roles in diverse projects with renowned organizations, including the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, UNIDO, AfD, GIZ, and many others. His collaborative ventures span a global landscape, contributing to transformative advancements in sustainable energy solutions. Olakunle secured membership in the IEC JW TC 82 (Photovoltaic), the world’s leading standards organization.
Ecowatt Nigeria Ltd. is a solution provider for sustainable energy development. The focus is on affordable and clean energy development, environmental management and climate change action. Ecowatt Nigeria Ltd. combines expertise of energy consultants, environmental managers, policy makers, industry leaders and academia to innovate and solve Nigeria's most daring energy challenges.
Facilitating country-level workshops bringing together relevant government, industry, and institutional stakeholders to establish a shared vision for quality assurance in the off-grid solar sector Supporting World Bank in developing country-level roadmaps or action plans that lay out who needs to do what and when Providing ongoing technical assistance to governments on the formulation, adoption, and implementation of standards, including review of technical documents and attendance at technical committee meetings Presenting in regional or national trainings for government officials on global best practice related to standards compliance
Regional Off Grid Electrification Project
• Carry out integration of ISO50001 EnMS into clients business operations; develop action plan, establish energy baseline, identify EnPIndicators, Implement and monitor the system, audit it, and Manage changes to that plan when opportunities for continual improvement arise. • Carry out energy management projects for commercial, residential and government institutions; right generator sizing, sub-metering services using smart realtime energy monitor, energy use analysis • Design and install Solar PV systems for both public and private sectors- stand alone, detachable, hybrid system • Promotion and development of sustainable energy initiatives across every sector of the economy • Develop proposal on energy audit, plan on the audit scope of work, lead engineers on ASHRAE Level 1-3 energy audit exercise, identify energy conservation measures, and develop energy audit report