The project commenced with a kick-off meeting to discuss the five-year plan and evaluate consortium competencies. A project cloud was established for efficient management, holding all project documents, such as templates, presentations, and meeting minutes. Regular monthly meetings were scheduled with the work package (WP) and Task leaders to discuss the project's progress.
WP1 and WP2 were successfully finished and WP3, WP4, WP8, and WP10 were initiated, leading to finalized and submitted deliverables in the European Commission portal by month 30. To ensure effective communication, WP leaders coordinated with task leaders via emails and online meetings.
Project visibility was achieved via television appearances, scientific conferences, municipal forums, and various media outlets, including social networks, informative videos, newsletters, and more.
The project collaborated with multiple European initiatives, leading to an approved application to the Horizon Results Booster, applications to standardisation support for Horizon Europe and H2020 projects, and a joint application for the EUSEW Sustainable Energy Week Conference. REFFECT AFRICA also joined the Clean Energy Working Group under the Green Deal Support Office.
WP3 is partially completed wit h 2 of the 3 demonstrators intalled in Ghana and Morocco.
Significant results were attained in WP1, WP2, WP3, WP8, and WP10, including comprehensive technological requirements assessment for the demonstration sites, agricultural waste data compilation, potential for renewable energy and biochar production, and energy, water treatment, and soil improvement needs. Necessary specifications for the three demonstrators were defined and characterized.
The project's progress and results were disseminated through social networks and newsletters, keeping stakeholders informed. Lastly, active involvement of most project partners was noted, alongside fruitful collaboration with other European projects.
