Renewable Energy: CELLOOP, 3 Other Tech Companies Begin Free Training On Battery Pack Design, Manufacturing
Written by News Desk on April 22, 2025
With over 85 million Nigerians lacking access to reliable electricity and the national grid experiencing frequent failures, the need for decentralized and resilient energy solutions has become more urgent than ever.
To this end, a pioneering Nigerian clean-tech company, Celloop Limited in collaboration with Climate Emerge Innovation Development Hub, CEID, Decibel Laboratories and ThinkClock, has launched a nationwide free training programme on Battery Pack Design and Manufacturing.
Speaking at a news conference in Ibadan, Chief Technical Officer and Co-founder, Celloop Limited, Mr Tolulope Olukokun said the initiative aims at building local capacity in clean energy technology, creating employment, especially for youths and women, and promoting battery innovation and circular economy practices.
Mr Olukokun argued that Nigeria should be able to manufacture batteries and reduce over reliance on importation of the products from other countries.
Mr Olukokun said interested participants can enroll for an online self-paced training via https://lms.decibelslab.com/courses/batterypackmanufacturing.
“The renewable energy sector presents a unique opportunity to address these challenges while creating green jobs and fostering inclusive economic growth. In 2023 alone, Nigeria’s Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) sector was projected to generate more than 76,000 new jobs, with solar energy accounting for approximately 21% of total electrical capacity.”
“To scale this momentum and support the federal government’s goal of achieving 30% renewable energy in the national energy mix by 2030, the participation of all stakeholders—public agencies, civil society, private enterprises, and development institutions—is critical.”
He added that from the pool of candidates who complete the online training, a select group would be invited to participate in the in-person, hands-on training at regional centers across six states including Lagos, Oyo, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Kano, and a South-Eastern state.
“The program will be implemented across many Nigerian states: Starting from Oyo, Lagos, Kano, Port Harcourt (Rivers), Abuja (FCT), and Abia state, targeting over 500 participants over the course of its execution. It will deliver hands-on training in battery pack design, energy storage systems, and local assembly techniques, equipping a new generation of technicians, entrepreneurs, and engineers with the practical knowledge to thrive in the clean energy economy.”
“This program reflects our long-term vision of building and equipping local capacity to power Nigeria’s energy transition. By focusing on youth and women, we are not only bridging the energy gap but also laying the groundwork for a sustainable, inclusive, and energy-resilient future.”
Corroborating, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Climate Emerge Innovation Development Hub, CEID, Mr Sope Afolayan explained that during the in-person sessions, trainees would work directly with battery components, tools, and diagnostic systems, as well as, be mentored through real-time assembly, testing, and integration of battery packs.
Mr Afolayan also noted that the trainees would complete a personal project, where they must design and build a functional battery pack, demonstrating the knowledge gained.
In a remark, the Special Adviser to Oyo State Governor on Environment, Mr Ademola Aderinto express the readiness of the present administration in the State to key into the initiative in order to harness the potentials in the renewable energy sector.
