The Energy Commission (EC) yesterday launched the Energy Academy to empower energy Professionals across Africa with cutting-edge expertise in energy policy, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and regulation.
The Deputy Minister of Energy, John Abbam Aboah Sanie, who launched the academy on the sideline of Energy Forum Series, in Accra said it was established on the basis of lessons learned and expertise cultivated during the transformation of the sector in the last three decades.
The theme of the forum was 'Three Decades of Energy Sector Reforms in Ghana: Reflecting on Performance and Shaping a Sustainable Future.' Mr Sanie stated that the Academy sought to build on this legacy, serving as a bridge between the insights gained from the past and the aspirations for the future.
The Deputy Minister added that the institution embodied the "knowledge, experience, and innovation" honed over the years, ensuring that the country continues to lead in shaping a sustainable and resilient energy sector. "Through the Forum's discussions and the Academy's training, we are creating a virtuous cycle of learning and innovation that will guide energy sector reforms in Ghana and beyond," he explaind.