ACE-FUELS at FUTO — Where electrochemical science meets sustainable development. From sodium-ion batteries to next-generation solar cells, we are building Africa's energy future.
Interdisciplinary research spanning clean energy, electrochemical systems, advanced materials, and corrosion technology
Solar PV, hydrogen, geothermal, and mini-grid systems for Africa's energy access
Sodium-ion batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors, and energy storage innovation
Protective coatings, inhibitors, and integrity solutions for energy infrastructure
Biochar, nanofertilizers, functional materials, and CO₂ sequestration
From lab bench to market shelf — translating research into deployable energy solutions
Local manufacture of sodium-ion battery packs for e-mobility and street lighting across Africa. Led by ACE-FUELS in partnership with Swansea University and the Faraday Institution.
Enabling sustainable, affordable solar photovoltaics manufactured locally in Africa. Focus on perovskite and dye-sensitized cells with computational modelling.
Collaborating with Nigeria's Defence Space Administration on GIS, AI, remote sensing, and advanced materials for space environments. Acquiring vacuum space simulator.
Stay current with ACE-FUELS milestones, partnerships, and research breakthroughs
ACE-FUELS unveils its state-of-the-art research facility, commissioned by Africa's foremost industrialist in a landmark ceremony attended by FUTO leadership.
Read full story →Research Officer Ershad Parvazian and the Swansea team delivered hands-on training on perovskite solar cell fabrication to ACE-FUELS researchers and PhD students.
Read full story →ACE-FUELS Director receives national recognition for contributions to electrochemistry, corrosion science, and Africa's sustainable energy transition.
Read full story →Every research project, training programme, and partnership at ACE-FUELS contributes to a more sustainable Africa
Applications for the 2025/2026 academic session are now open. Full and partial scholarships available for MSc and PhD programmes.
