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ElectroLab X

Electrochemical Laboratory for Accelerated Breakthroughs and eXponential Energy Technologies

 

Commissioned by

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON


Dangote commissioning ElectroLab X
 
 

Live Event Coverage

Official Commissioning Ceremony

Federal University of Technology, Owerri

 

Status

Operational



 
The Vision

Pioneering Africa’s Energy Future

ACE-FUELS successfully commissioned its state-of-the-art ElectroLab X facility at the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), marking a major milestone in advancing energy innovation, local manufacturing, and technical capacity development in Africa.

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Research Projects

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Lab Operations

 

Advanced Research Infrastructure

World-class electrochemical equipment enabling cutting-edge research in battery technology, energy storage, and sustainable power systems.

 

Local Manufacturing Support

Bridging the gap between research and industry by providing technical capacity for local energy technology manufacturing in Nigeria and across Africa.

 

Capacity Development

Training the next generation of African energy scientists and engineers through hands-on experience with state-of-the-art electrochemical systems.

 
 
Research Portfolio

Key Research Highlights

Groundbreaking projects driving innovation in electrochemical energy technologies

 

StamiNa Project

Advanced stamina and longevity research for next-generation energy storage systems.

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REACH-PSM

Research Excellence in Advanced Chemistry and Hydrogen – Physical Sciences and Materials.

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Faraday Institution Battery Ambassador

UK-Nigeria partnership advancing battery technology research and knowledge exchange.

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Solar-Powered Cooling Systems

Sustainable cooling solutions leveraging solar energy for agricultural and medical applications.

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Ti-Doped Na-Ion Cathodes

Development of titanium-doped sodium-ion cathode materials for cost-effective batteries.

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MOF Direct Air Capture Device

Metal-Organic Framework technology for direct carbon capture from ambient air.

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Global Collaboration

Partnership & Impact

ElectroLab X is supported by a strong ecosystem of international development partners, industry leaders, and regional stakeholders.

 

International Partners


  • World Bank

  • Agence Française de Développement (AFD)

  • UK Partners (FCDO, UKRI)

  • Faraday Institution

 

Industry Collaboration


  • Dangote Group

  • Aliko Dangote Foundation

“Investing in Africa’s scientific capacity is investing in Africa’s future.”

 

Regional Alignment


  • South East Development Commission (SEDC)

  • Federal University of Technology Owerri

Our Esteemed Partners

 
 

Join the Energy Revolution

We welcome collaboration from industry, development partners, and the global research community to drive the next phase of innovation and impact.


 

ACE-FUELS

FUTO, Nigeria

Centre of Excellence in Future Energies and Electrochemical Systems at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

Contact


  • Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

  • www.acefuels-futo.org

  • info@acefuels-futo.org








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