Ghana Calls for Government Funding to Support TVET Students in Renewable Energy Challenge
Government urged to fund TVET students developing renewable energy prototypes during the seventh Energy Commission Renewable Energy Challenge in Ashanti Region
In Brief
- •Government urged to fund TVET students developing renewable energy prototypes during the seventh Energy Commission Renewable Energy Challenge in Ashanti Region
- •Senior high schools across northern and southern Ghana showcased prototypes costing approximately GH¢35,000 each
- •Zonal winners were Ahantaman Girls’ Senior High School (south) and Dabokpa Senior High Technical School (north)
- •The grand finale is slated to take place in Accra, where zonal winners will compete for the national title
- •Energy Commission’s head of public affairs, George Sarpong, highlighted inadequate funding as a major obstacle
Why It Matters
The call underscores the critical role of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Ghana’s energy transition and economic development. Adequate funding would enable students to refine prototypes that could be deployed in rural communities, boosting renewable energy adoption and supporting the agricultural sector, which employs a large portion of the population.
Key Details
- Edition
- Seventh
- Region
- Ashanti Region
- Prototype Cost
- GH¢35,000
- Zonal Winner (South)
- Ahantaman Girls’ Senior High School
- Zonal Winner (North)
- Dabokpa Senior High Technical School
- Grand Finale Location
- Accra
Context & Background
The Energy Commission Renewable Energy Challenge is part of Ghana’s broader strategy to position TVET as a cornerstone of the 24‑hour economy and to accelerate the country’s renewable energy ambitions.
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