The event commenced with an opening prayer led by Fr. Krzysztof Nizniak, SDB, who invoked blessings for the success of this initiative. Following the prayer, Fr. Krzysztof delivered a warm welcome speech, acknowledging and appreciating the presence of esteemed guests, including the German Ambassador to Ghana, Hon. Daniel Krull, representatives from the Don Bosco Training Institute, and faculty and students from the solar energy sector.
Fr. Krzysztof highlighted the significance of this achievement, emphasizing the importance of Ghana’s first-ever green hydrogen production system. He encouraged participants to feel at home and celebrate their contributions to this groundbreaking initiative.
The German Ambassador, in his remarks, commended the collaborative efforts between Ghana and Germany in advancing renewable energy solutions. He reiterated Germany’s commitment to supporting sustainable energy initiatives in Africa. Following him, Eleanor Mensah from German Trade & Invest spoke on the economic and environmental benefits of green hydrogen for Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa as a whole.
Additionally, Agnes Duband, Representative of the European Union, joined via video-link to congratulate the company, the people of Ghana, and all stakeholders involved in the project.
A delegate then introduced the "Green Hydrogen for a Decentralized Energy System in Sub-Saharan Africa" (GH2GH) project, explaining its goals and significance. Ghana’s national power grid often faces reliability issues and frequent outages. The project aims to mitigate these challenges by integrating a solar-powered hydrogen energy system. This system consists of an electrolyzer, a storage unit, and a fuel cell, all installed at the Salesian school in Tema as a pilot site.
The project is coordinated by the Sustainable Technology Laboratory at Bochum University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with Don Bosco School in Tema, alongside Green Power Brains, SFC Energy, and the Renewable Energy Center.
After lunch, which provided an opportunity for networking and informal discussions, participants were divided into three groups for technical site visits. Each group toured the green hydrogen system, where experts provided detailed explanations on:
- The electrolysis and hydrogen production process
- Storage mechanisms and safety protocols
- How the system integrates with solar energy to provide a reliable power source
- The potential for scaling similar projects across the region
The tour offered a hands-on experience and an in-depth understanding of how green hydrogen can contribute to Ghana’s energy sector.
Fr. Krzysztof concluded the event with closing remarks, expressing gratitude to all speakers, partners, and participants. He reaffirmed the importance of continued collaboration in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.
The launch of Ghana’s first green hydrogen system, with the Salesians of Don Bosco at the forefront, marks a significant step towards energy sustainability and lays the foundation for future advancements in renewable energy.
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