ASEC bags four nominations for the 8th Ghana Energy Awards
These nominations cut across categories including the Innovation Project of the Year, Energy Think Tank of the Year, Outstanding Local Content Initiative of the Year and Clean Energy Initiative of the Year in the 8th Ghana Energy Awards.
The Innovation Project of the Year category seeks to celebrate organisations within the energy sector that demonstrate innovative thinking through creative ideas, technology, products, programmes or solutions to address challenges and enhance efficiency.
ASEC is nominated along with other institutions like D. McHall Project Consulting, Helios Solar, Empower Playgrounds, Meinergy Technology, GYE NYAME Card Global, Energy Commission, GCB Bank PLC, Webber Energy, AGI Energy Service Centre.
Organised by the Energy Media Group (EMG) and endorsed by the Ministry of Energy and World Energy Council, this awards scheme has since its inception in 2017, recognised the efforts made by stakeholders in the industry to foster the growth of the national economy.
The theme for this year is "The Role of Local Content in Building the Energy Sector". This aims to focus on the need for fostering local expertise and technology in driving a secure and sustainable energy future for Ghana.
Some members of ASEC have also been nominated in various categories for their contributions to the energy sector.
Below is the list of categories they are nominated for:
Visionary Leadership Award
Ing. Justice Ohene-Akoto - Executive Director of ASEC
Rising Star Award
1. Karikari Achireko Kwagyan - Director, Energy & Climate Finance
2. Miriam Randolph-Akushie - Director, Business Development
3. Dr. Elvis Twumasi - Director, Research & Innovation
Energy Advocate Award
Dr. Elvis Twumasi - Director, Research & Innovation
Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) is a leading independent think tank pioneering sustainable energy practices and climate resilience solutions across Africa.
This organisation looks to contribute to the unbiased discourse on energy in Africa and critique government policies that may hamper progress in this direction. It comprises a collective of brilliant experts across various fields including energy, engineering, research and media.
ASEC seeks to provide solutions and a blueprint for sustainable energy currently and for the future, for Africa and the rest of the world.