The Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC), Legon, has emerged winners of the 6th edition of the Energy Commission Senior High Schools Renewable Energy Challenge. Out of 120 schools that competed in the regional stages and six in the grand finale held in Accra yesterday, PRESEC topped the table with 81 per cent, followed by Ahantaman Girls’ SHS with 79 per cent and Ola Girls’ SHS with 76 per cent. Dabokpa Technical Institute placed fourth with 75 per cent, Adidome SHS came fifth with 74 per cent, and Damongo SHS secured sixth place with 73 per cent.
PRESEC’s winning project, dubbed HealthPort, is a solar-powered AI system designed to provide accessible and sustainable primary healthcare through self-diagnosis and tele-consultation. For their outstanding performance, the school received a 7kWp Solar PV complete system, 25 LED streetlights, 25 GAST Integrated Science books, four skeletal system models, a plaque, GH¢25,000 in cash, five laptops, 12 solar lamps, certificates, and a set of souvenirs.
Ahantaman Girls’ SHS developed a solar-powered thermoelectric cooler to preserve vaccines between 2–8°C in remote, off-grid communities. Ola Girls’ SHS created the Bird Scare Project, a renewable energy-powered robot integrated with smart irrigation to protect rice farms and boost productivity. Dabokpa SHS designed the Intelligent Babies Incubator (IBI V1) — a solar-powered, locally manufactured device ensuring continuous neonatal care to reduce infant mortality.
Adidome SHS presented the e-Bin, a solar-powered AI dustbin that automatically sorts waste to promote recycling and sustainable waste management, while Damongo SHS developed a system that converts food waste into biodegradable materials using solar technology to reduce pollution, flooding, and disease.
The competition, organised by the Energy Commission in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy, the Ghana Education Service (GES), and the Ghana TVET Service, was held under the theme “Sustainable Energy for a Healthier Future,” focusing on food security, waste management, and health delivery.
Speaking at the event, Acting Executive Director at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Mr. Solomon Adjetey, reaffirmed government’s commitment to building a sustainable and inclusive energy future through innovation and investment in renewable energy technologies. Delivering a speech on behalf of the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Mr. John Jinapor, he noted that the initiative has become an important platform for nurturing young talent and promoting renewable energy solutions.
Mr. Adjetey also revealed that the Ministry had approved a Renewable Energy Action Plan and was finalising the Renewable Energy Authority Bill to strengthen the regulatory framework for accelerated sector growth.
The Board Chair of the Energy Commission, Professor John Gatsi, commended the participating students, stating that the challenge aligns with eight of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focusing on education, gender equality, clean energy, and climate action. He encouraged the students to embrace innovation, develop transformative solutions, and position themselves as future entrepreneurs, scientists, and policymakers driving Ghana’s clean energy transition.
Professor Gatsi expressed pride in the creativity and innovation displayed by the students, noting that their projects demonstrated how renewable energy could enhance healthcare delivery, food security, and waste management.
BY CECILIA LAGBA YADA
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