Accra:Six schools from the Northern and Southern zones of Ghana are set to compete in the grand finals of the 7th Energy Commission Senior High Schools (SHS) Renewable Energy Challenge. The event is scheduled for November 17, 2026, in Accra.
According to Ghana News Agency, the Southern Zone's top schools, Ahantaman, Presbyterian Boys, and Kpando SHS, advanced after a competitive contest involving nine SHSs. The Northern Zone's leading schools include Dabokpa Technical Institute, Yaa Asantewaa Girls SHS, and Ola Girls SHS.
This year's competition, themed 'Harnessing Renewable Energy to Power Ghana's 24 Hour Green Economy,' aims to bring together schools that have excelled between 2019 and 2025. Participants will explore renewable energy, develop school-based projects, and promote environmental awareness, highlighting the role of science and technology in achieving a sustainable future.
Ahantaman Girls SHS won the Southern Zone with their Solar-Powered Royal Kiln project, a smart fish smoker demonstrating renewable energy applications in food processing. Presbyterian Boys SHS took second place with their Poultry Grid project, while Kpando SHS secured third place with their 24-hour Mobile Plastic Recycling Machine.
In the Northern Zone, Dabokpa Technical Institute led with their Solar Powered Renewable Energy System, integrating sensors for mechanized farms. Yaa Asantewaa SHS followed with a Solar-Powered Vaccine Cooling Device, and Ola Girls SHS showcased a Solar-Powered Windmill to earn third place.
Mr. Chris Yalley, Acting Deputy Executive Secretary in charge of Administration at the Energy Commission, emphasized the importance of young people's innovative thinking in the future of Ghana's energy sector. He urged students to harness determination, creativity, and hard work to achieve success.
Mr. Emmanuel Ocuaye, the National STEM Coordinator, encouraged educational leaders to foster environments that support experimentation and practical solutions. He assured the Ghana Education Service's commitment to collaborate with stakeholders to enhance STEM learning opportunities for national development.