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Nkoranza Technical Institute (NTI) has emerged as the winner of the fifth edition of the Regional Energy Commission Senior High School Renewable Energy Challenge, held at the Nkoranza Municipal Assembly in the Bono East Region.

Among the eight participating schools, NTI's project presentation scored the highest marks, securing their victory.

Our lady of Mount Camel SHS took second place, followed by Kintampo SHS, with Yeji SHS, Atebubu SHS, Jema SHS, and Nkoranza Senior High Technical School placing seventh with Nkwabeng Technical Institute on eighth respectively.

The winning school, NTI , received a cash prize, a plaque, and other items.

The competition, held under the theme; "Application of renewable energy technology in solving land degradation and water population", aims to educate and raise awareness about renewable energy resources and technologies among Senior High and Technical School students, promoting creative thinking and problem-solving.

Julius Nkansah-Nyarko, National Senior Manager for Renewable Energy Regulation and Project Coordinator at the Energy Commission, described the 2024 regional challenge as a remarkable competition, with eight schools participating in the Bono East regional event.

David Mensah Agyampah, Bono East Regional STEM Coordinator, emphasized the need to bridge the gap between the ideas presented and real-world application, benefiting farmers and the nation. He stressed the importance of continued development and commercialization of the students' projects for long-term sustainability.

As an advocate for climate change, the importance of renewable energy technologies and solutions for sustainable development and people's well-being.

The representative of NTI expressed gratitude and acknowledged the impact of the program on their future, emphasizing that the knowledge gained on renewable energy would be effective in the near future.

Source: Apiah-Kubi - Fabea FM.