Ghana Science Association’s Post

Warm Greetings EEAU Family, It is with great enthusiasm and dedication that I vie for Vice Presidency of our esteemed association. My passion for renewable energy and energy efficiency runs deep and I seek to make my contribution in several ways. With your support, we shall focus on the following: Promoting Energy Research, Data Archiving, and Publication: To establish a comprehensive body of knowledge tailored to Uganda's energy landscape is key. This will involve archiving and publishing relevant data. Collaboration among researchers, industry experts, and policymakers will drive innovation to address industry challenges. Supporting Sustainable Financial Growth: Sustainable financial growth is essential for the long-term viability of our association. I will actively lobby for funding and advocate for policies that support commercialization of EEAU services. Promoting Membership Engagement and Benefits: Members are crucial to our association's vitality, yet currently we are undersubscribed. We shall boost engagement by offering valuable benefits including mentorship, networking and professional development. Benchmarking with Sister Associations Worldwide: We will benchmark EEAU with global associations to establish best practices and identify areas of growth. We shall work to boost the association and its membership to top world reputation. Vote for Eng. Nelson Isaiah Mukwaya

I am writing to share my excitement on participating in the Ghana Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) Network’s inception workshop held at the Royal Fiesta Holel in Accra on the 13th-14th September 2023. The event which, was organized jointly by the Brew-Hammond Energy Centre, KNUST and Centre for Global Equity for the Climate Compatible Growth initiative sought to achieve the following objectives: 1. Introduce the Climate Compatible Growth research programme and team members; 2. Learn more about the Ghanaian context, particularly from key members of the energy and transport sectors; 3. Brainstorm how CCG research could spur future economic growth and inclusion in these sectors; 4. Identify opportunities for collaboration after the workshop In attendance to the event were climate and energy sector practitioners drawn from Government, academia, international development, and private sectors. Specifically, participants came from institutions such as #GIZ, Energy Commission, Ministry of Energy, University of Cape Coast, Institute of Industrial Research, Oxford University, #KNUST etc. A key issue that was discussed at the workshop that has relevance for the work of #SNV was on the Ghana’s energy transition and how it could be made inclusive, secured, and sustainable. The development of project ideas around these three themes is also important to SNV. I made several connections at the event to support SNVs business development effort in Ghana. I foresee potential projects and partnerships between SNV, the Ghana Climate Compatible Growth Initiative and KNUST in the areas of promoting carbon and smoke free communities as well as decarbonization and greening of agri-food SMEs to support the attainment of just and inclusive energy transition in Ghana. #SNV #ClimateCompatibleGrowth #JustAndInclusiveEnergyTransition #KNUST #CleanCommunities

Ghana is very rich in natural resources. Especially for the generation of solar energy, the country in West Africa offers very good conditions with its high solar irradiation. At the same time, the demand for energy is constantly increasing due to the growing economy and higher private consumption. However, politics and the economy are unable to meet the increasing demand. On the one hand, there is a lack of innovative technologies for sustainable energy production, and on the other hand, there is potential for improvement in energy efficiency. EWIA Green Investments GmbH, as a German company with its two operating companies on the ground in Ghana, is helping to strengthen Ghana's private sector with its investments in solar plants for local companies. In the meantime, EWIA has created 25 jobs for permanent employees plus about 40 freelance jobs. EWIA's clients (local commercial and industrial clients, C&I) save electricity costs and at the same time make their contribution against climate change. A classic win-win situation for EWIA, its customers and the country! #solar #impact #investments #africa

I participated in this amazing workshop that opened up new possibilities and highlighted the importance of biofuels. It was an enriching experience that made me realize the urgency of starting the energy transition. During the event, we discussed crucial strategies to promote the use of clean and sustainable energy. We also learned about the standards for this fuel. During the workshop, I had the opportunity to learn more about the importance of clean cooking access, especially in regions like Africa. This topic was addressed in the report by The International Energy Agency (IEA) and the African Development Bank Group. The report sheds light on the current state of clean cooking, the costs of inaction, and the benefits of improving access in alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goal #7. Link to report: https://lnkd.in/ec6hbXmN #CleanCooking #SDG7 #EnergyTransition #Workshop #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #MWE

slightly over a year ago, I was honoured with Mikael Alemu Gorsky to be recipients of the Honorary Diploma from the Global Energy Association, for our contribution to the development of energy in the African region. It is a recognition that I don't take lightly. I made a commitment to fear less and do more for me and those around me. We may feel small and insignificant on the global stage but we are not alone. In East Africa we have 459 million people spread across 8 countries with millions of square kilometers, abundant sunshine and the youngest growing population on the planet. We need to break 💔 down the barriers to opportunities, collaboration and better relationship s in order to become a formidable player in the global energy transition opportunities. On June 19th, the Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya is organizing the first regional Petroleum and Energies Conference in Nairobi. The conference will bring together independent petroleum dealers in the 8 countries to have meaningful discussions and create new relationships needed to benefit from petroleum and renewable energy opportunities. We really are one. One people. One Market. One Humanity. The bantu word for humanity is Ubuntu.

In 2019 I form a company by the name Kennon Energy and the focus is to work with other energy companies in South Africa to better the lives of south African people with sustainable energy and other forms of energy we have in this world.

A call to action! Join Africa GreenCo at the https://lnkd.in/dxFM2Jpw this August in Lusaka. We call all our partners, supporters and investors in an urgent plea for investment to address the current climate crisis and energy shortage in Zambia and other countries in the region. The Republic of Zambia is currently facing an unprecedented climate crisis, compounded by the effects of El Niño, resulting in the worst load shedding the country has experienced in a decade. In response, with the support from the Ministry of Energy Mimshach is hosting a high-profile Energy Investment Conference in Lusaka this August, aimed at galvanizing investment and collaboration to alleviate this critical situation. As a response to the call Africa GreenCo, in collaboration with the The African Capacity Building Foundation Invest Africa Ltd and Africa Infrastructure Development Association (AfiDA) is launching an initiative to support local developers and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in Zambia and region. This program aims to tackle regional power shortages by offering essential guidance through the stages of project development. GreenCo and collaborators will conduct a series of meetings and webinars focused on project development, financing mechanisms, regulatory requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and more to help local developers get to funding readiness stage. For more information please see: https://lnkd.in/dHsvpd3g This initiative will be launched at the Energy Forum for Africa Conference in Zambia, on 16th August 2024 in Lusaka, Zambia. The webinars will form part of the actionable outcomes of the forum, focusing on finding long-term solutions to the current energy crisis in Zambia and Zimbabwe and alleviating power shortages in the region. Please contact the organizer Hope Chanda at: [email protected] For more information please see: https://lnkd.in/dA5gvHtm The Rockefeller Foundation IFU InfraCo Africa The Private Infrastructure Development Group FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank Norwegian-African Business Association (NABA) Invest Africa Ltd Stanbic IBTC

Do you want to learn about the current state of Uganda's solar energy industry? Check out SHINE - Solar Hands-on training and International Network of Exchange latest article about the key conclusions from Uganda's study visit where partners engaged with policymakers, visited local companies and met with VET managers, trainers, and students to then develop a roadmap for greening TVET in the solar industry.

Last month I had one of the most fruitful and interesting trips to Africa in one of the projects we are leading from Mundus, the SHINE - Solar Hands-on training and International Network of Exchange project. In this 3-year initiative we are bringing together experts from the solar industry, training and business to: 1.- Understand the landscape of Nigeria, Uganda and Ghana in the energy transition, with a focus in solar enegery: What are the companies demanding, which are the skills needed, which is the current training offer from VET centres and which are the national policies and strategies. 2.- Create a multi-competence training program to upskill teachers and trainers in the solar sector, including a 2-weeks training in Spain 3.- Co-create curriculum for Solar PV technicians ad hoc to each country, that will be piloted in our partners schools in Ghana, Uganda and Nigeria and scalate it at a national level. Sounds ambitious, but after the fantastic study visits we are having in it does sound feasible. Also, we have a great team of experts. We are ready to dream for that! You can check our key insights in this post and the article we wrote in our website www.shine-project.com

How can we ensure that the goods produced by the power from #minigrids are competitive? Have a look at the Mini-Grids Partnership’s March 2024 newsletter to read my opinion piece.