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Strategic Security Systems (SSS) International and the American Engineering Group International (AEG) have signed an agreement regarding the granting by the US Government of a grant for feasibility studies related to the construction of systems Small scale solar power for the Catholic Church of Ghana.
The project, which should start after the feasibility studies, will benefit six of the 20 dioceses of the church, namely Techiman, Grand Accra, Koforidua, Keta-Akatsi, Tamale and Kumasi.
The US Ambbadador to Ghana, Stephanie S. Sullivan, in a remark before the signing, explained that the grant was provided by the US Agency for Development and Trade (USTDA), in keeping with its dual mission of to facilitate the development of sustainable infrastructure projects and to support the use of US equipment and services.
She added that USTDA, which was part of the US Power Africa team, had awarded a grant to Ghana's Strategic System International, with its subsidiary Strategic Power Solutions, to determine the best way to transform the six dioceses in solar energy.
She added, "These two companies have partnered to build small solar energy systems in Ghana, operating on photovoltaic panels badembled here in Ghana, using US-made inverters, batteries and other solar equipment. ".
She welcomed the partnership as an excellent example of how Ghanaian companies could increase local content and create jobs while engaging in intelligent international trade and solving critical development issues. Ghana, such as accessible, reliable and affordable problems.
Ambbadador Sullivan said the first project of the two companies would bring solar energy to 310 schools, 28 health facilities and more than 500 other buildings and offices in the six dioceses.
President of Strategic Security Systems International, Dr. Francis A. Boateng said that solar energy was the way forward for Ghana, the country benefiting from abundant sunlight and the necessary technology to exploit it.
Dr. Boateng added that more than 1,000 lives would benefit from this partnership, both socially and economically.
Tod Skinner, president of AEG International, said that after the completion of the feasibility study, funds would be secured for the actual launch of the supply of the system. solar energy to beneficiary dioceses.
Mr. Skinner also reiterated the number of jobs to be created in Ghana and the United States, calling on all stakeholders to do their best to ensure its success.
Philip Naameh, Archbishop of the Diocese of Tamale and President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Ghana, thanked the companies and asked them to expand the project to the remaining 14 dioceses.
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