The Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC-Legon) has emerged winner of the 2025 Energy Commission’s Renewable Energy Challenge after defeating five other schools at the grand finale of the highly patronised competition.
PRESEC scored 81% at the grand finale held at the Accra International Conference Centre on October 7, 2025, with a project focused on “Sustainable Energy for a Healthier Future.”
Their innovation, dubbed “Health Kiosk,” uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address challenges in Ghana’s healthcare delivery system by providing preliminary diagnoses and monitoring patients’ vital signs.
For emerging as champions, PRESEC received a cash prize of GH¢220,000, along with renewable energy products, books, and other items.
Judges and participating schools were impressed by the creativity and innovation of the PRESEC team, particularly their live demonstration of how the Health Kiosk operates—scanning users, checking vital statistics such as Body Mass Index (BMI) and blood pressure, and offering preliminary diagnoses through real-time interactions with patients.
The students explained that the objective of their project was to provide basic healthcare services to rural communities, reduce the pressure on medical doctors, and bridge gaps in access to healthcare across the country.
Ahantaman Girls’ Senior High School placed second with 79%, earning GH¢140,000 and other prizes for their creativity and clear presentation on clean energy sources.
Ola Girls’ Senior High School came third with 76% and received GH¢100,000.
Dabopka Technical Institute placed fourth with 75%, Adidome Senior High School fifth with 74%, and Damongo Senior High School sixth with 73%. Each received GH¢42,000 for their participation.
In a speech read on behalf of the substantive Minister, the Chief Director at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Mr. Solomon Adjetey Sowah, reiterated government’s commitment to advancing renewable energy and green technologies as part of Ghana’s transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy.
He emphasized the importance of youth participation, noting that students’ creativity and innovation are vital to Ghana’s energy future. He encouraged schools to continue developing practical solutions—such as biogas treatment and energy efficiency technologies—that can address real environmental challenges.
The Acting Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, Mrs. Eunice A. Biritwum, commended the students for their innovative projects addressing healthcare delivery, food security, and waste management, all contributing to Ghana’s sustainable energy future. She also announced support for these projects through a partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
A total of 120 schools participated in this year’s competition—comprising 99 mixed schools, 14 girls’ schools, and 7 boys’ schools. Out of this number, six schools qualified for the grand finale.
The 2025 theme for the Energy Commission’s SHS Renewable Energy Challenge was “Sustainable Energy for a Healthier Future,” emphasizing the interconnection between food security, waste management, and healthcare delivery.
Launched in 2019, the Energy Commission’s Senior High Schools Renewable Energy Challenge aims to foster interest in renewable energy and energy efficiency among students in Ghana’s secondary and technical institutions.
The initiative is collaboration between the Energy Commission and the Ghana Education Service (GES) and serves as a platform for students to showcase innovative, locally sourced renewable energy projects.
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