Ho Technical University (HTU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Korea Association of Machinery Industry (KOAMI) to advance its Green Campus agenda and strengthen collaboration in renewable energy and sustainable technologies.
The partnership, which follows earlier engagements between the two institutions, is aimed at positioning HTU as a model of sustainability in higher education and a leader in renewable energy innovation within the sub-region.
The agreement focuses on key areas such as renewable energy infrastructure, research, training, and technology transfer. A major highlight of the collaboration is the proposal to establish a Photovoltaic (PV) Certification Centre on the University campus.
KOAMI will bring its expertise in green technologies and international cooperation to complement HTU’s strides in renewable energy, especially through its Solar Technology Application Resource Centre (STAR-C), a flagship project of the International Solar Alliance in partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.
Speaking at the signing, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ben Q. Honyenuga, expressed excitement about the initiative, noting that it aligns with the University’s mission and builds on its existing achievements in solar energy and sustainability. He said the collaboration would contribute to making the University more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, while offering opportunities for research and student training.
Mr. Yoon Kap Seok the Executive Vice-Chairman of KOAMI led the Korean delegation and pledged his outfit’s commitment to supporting HTU in realising its Green Campus dream. He commended the University’s vision and expressed confidence that the partnership would yield mutual benefits through knowledge exchange, capacity building and the implementation of sustainable projects.
As the National Certification Focal Institution (NCFI) for the ECOWAS Regional Certification Scheme for Sustainable Energy Skills (ECSES) and host of the Solar Technology Application Resource Centre (STAR-C) in Ghana, Ho Technical University is committed to leading initiatives that promote the use of renewable energy.
The MoU is expected to pave the way for pilot projects, workshops and infrastructure upgrades on campus, beginning with the PV Certification Centre. Both parties are optimistic that the agreement will contribute significantly to reducing the University’s carbon footprint, lowering energy costs and creating a practical model of sustainability that can be replicated across other institutions in the country and beyond.
The Chief Director at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Mr. Solomon Adjetey Sowah, and the Director for Renewable Energy at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition , Ing. Seth Mahu, were present at the signing.