Owerri, Nigeria – The Africa Centre of Excellence in Future Energy & Electrochemical Systems (ACE-FUELS) proudly announces its participation in the STAMiNA Project, a high-impact global collaboration aimed at accelerating next-generation battery innovation. Led by Swansea University and funded by the Faraday Institution (UK), this initiative aligns directly with ACE-FUELS’ Sodium-Ion Battery Technology Roadmap (2025–2030).
Strategic Synergy with ACE-FUELS Sodium ion Battery Roadmap
Through STAMiNA, ACE-FUELS is advancing critical national goals, including:
✅ Commercialization of sodium-ion chemistries using abundant local raw materials
✅ Establishment of local manufacturing capacity for scalable battery systems
✅ Engineering of tropical-optimized batteries for African climates
✅ Roll-out of specialized technical training in advanced battery technologies
A Pan-African and Global Alliance
ACE-FUELS represents Nigeria in a consortium of leading academic and industrial stakeholders:
Swansea University – UK (Project Lead)
Coventry University – UK
Batri Ltd – UK (Battery Manufacturer)
AceOn Group – UK (System Integrator)
Strathmore University – Kenya
Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) – Nigeria
Building Nigeria’s Battery Innovation Hub
ACE-FUELS houses one of Africa’s most advanced battery research infrastructures:
🔋 Coin, pouch, and cylindrical cell prototyping lines
🔬 Advanced materials characterization lab
🌡 Climate simulation chambers for tropical performance testing
📉 Battery degradation and lifecycle analysis systems
🧪 Pilot-scale sodium-ion cell production facilities
Advancing Sustainable Storage for Africa
The STAMiNA project supports Africa-centric energy goals by:
🌍 Developing non-lithium, sustainable battery chemistries
🔁 Enabling repairable, modular battery system design
🔄 Promoting circular economy principles in battery lifecycle management
🧱 Strengthening raw material value chains across the continent
“This strategic alignment with our sodium-ion roadmap enables Nigeria to leapfrog into energy independence and become a continental leader in energy storage innovation,” said Prof. Emeka Oguzie, ACE-FUELS Centre Leader.
Transformative Impacts Anticipatedpp
The project is poised to:
⚡ Drive renewable energy adoption across Africa
🏭 Open new research, industrial, and commercial frontiers
🇳🇬 Position Nigeria as a hub for battery innovation
👨🔬 Strengthen industry-academia R&D partnerships
🤝 Get Involved
ACE-FUELS invites researchers, students, policymakers, and industry leaders to join this transformative initiative, particularly in:
Local materials development
Battery performance testing
Technology scaling and commercialization
Training and upskilling programs
🔗 Learn more about the STAMiNA Project here
📩 For collaboration inquiries: Contact ACE-FUELS
