University of Lomé · Faculty of Sciences · Department of Physics
LES · Solar Energy Laboratory
Research, development and dissemination of renewable energy in Togo since 1978.
The laboratory
Founded in 1978, the Solar Energy Laboratory (LES) of the University of Lomé carries out fundamental research, research-and-development and technology dissemination in the field of renewable energy, for the benefit of the Togolese population. It brings together two complementary research teams: the UNESCO Chair on Renewable Energy and the Heat Transfer and Energy Phenomena Group.
Our two research units
UNESCO Chair on Renewable Energy
Head : Prof. LARE Yendoubé
Established on 8 November 1999 at the University of Lomé, the CUER promotes an integrated system of research, teaching and training in the field of renewable energy.
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Heat Transfer and Energy Phenomena Group
Head : Prof. BANNA Magolmèèna
The GPTE develops three main research axes around heat transfer, materials and energy recovery.
Learn more ›Projects and programmes
All projects ›- 2025-2026URBIS Foundation
Injection of photovoltaic electricity into the CEET low-voltage grid
- Since 2018UEMOA
Consortium of National Renewable-Energy Research Centres of the WAEMU area (CoCER-UEMOA)
- Since 2008UEMOA
Capacity building for improved-cookstove manufacturers (WAEMU Regional Biomass-Energy Programme)