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By
Laudia Sawer, RNG
Kpone (GAR), March 27
GNA – Strategic Security Systems International and American Engineering
Group (AEG) International, signed an agreement for the United States on Wednesday
Government grant for feasibility studies for the construction of
Small scale solar systems for the Catholic Church of Ghana.
The project, which is
should take off after feasibility studies, will benefit six of the four
20 dioceses of the church that are Techiman, Greater Accra, Koforidua,
Keta-Akatsi, Tamale and Kumasi.
United States
Ambbadador to Ghana, Stephanie S. Sullivan, in a remark before signing,
explained that the grant had been provided by the US Agency for Trade and Development
(USTDA) in accordance with its dual mission of facilitating the development of
sustainable infrastructure projects and support for the use of US equipment
And services.
She noted the USTDA,
who was part of the U.S Power Africa team, awarded the Ghanaian grant
Strategic System International with Strategic Power
Solutions to work on the best way to transform the six dioceses into solar energy.
She added that "these
two companies are teaming up to build small-scale solar energy systems that
works on photovoltaic panels badembled here in Ghana and using American manufacturers
inverters, batteries and other solar energy equipment ".
She expressed her joy that
the partnership was an excellent example of how businesses in Ghana could
increase local content and create jobs while engaging in smart international
trade and the resolution of critical issues for the long-term development of Ghana such as
accessible, reliable and affordable questions.
Ambbadador Sullivan
indicated that the first project of the two companies would bring solar energy
310 schools, 28 health facilities and more than 500 other buildings and offices
in the six dioceses.
Dr. Francis A.
Boateng, president of Strategic Security Systems International, said solar
energy was the way forward for Ghana as the country had abundant sunlight and
technology to exploit it.
Dr. Boateng added that
more than 1,000 lives would benefit from the partnership socially and socially
economically.
Mr. Tod Skinner,
President of AEG International, said after the completion of the feasibility
study, funds would be obtained for the effective take-off of the supply of the
solar energy system for the dioceses beneficiaries.
Mr. Skinner also
reiterated the number of jobs to be created in Ghana and the United States,
therefore calling on all stakeholders to do their best to ensure its
Success.
Most Reverend Philippe
Naameh, Archbishop of the Diocese of Tamale and President of Ghana Catholic
Bishops' Conference, for its part, thanked the companies and asked them to
extend the project to the remaining 14 dioceses.
GNA
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