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Sustainable Energy Centre

School of Engineering · BTU
School of Engineering · BTU

Sustainable Energy Centre

A Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Energy Research, Training & Advisory Services in sub-Saharan Africa

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Who We Are

Multi-Disciplinary Research Centre

The Sustainable Energy Centre (SEC) is a multi-disciplinary research Centre housed within the School of Engineering at Bolgatanga Technical University. The Centre brings together researchers, academics, and practitioners from Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, and allied disciplines.

We address the energy challenges facing Ghana, the Upper East Region, and sub-Saharan Africa at large — serving as a strategic platform for research, innovation, training, and advisory services.

🔬 Applied Research
🎓 Professional Training
🤝 Policy Advisory
⚡ Technology Development
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Our Direction

Vision & Mission

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Our Vision

To become a Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Energy Research and Development in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Our Mission

To strengthen the capacity of energy sector actors in the Upper East Region, Ghana, and sub-Saharan Africa by delivering innovative research, professional training, expert advisory services, and technology development in sustainable and renewable energy.

What We Do

Our Three Pillars

The SEC operates across three core thematic areas to drive sustainable energy transformation.

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Research

Applied & academic research in sustainable energy technologies — from solar PV and hybrid systems to smart grids, AI-driven energy modelling, and e-mobility.

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Training

Capacity building & professional development programmes including short courses, workshops, certifications, and an annual energy summit for industry stakeholders.

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Advisory

Policy analysis & expert consulting services for government agencies, utilities, development partners, and private enterprises on energy management and regulation.

Our Goals

Strategic Objectives

1
Partner with government and private sector actors to provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions for rural development and poverty reduction in sub-Saharan Africa.
2
Deliver career-focused, skill-based sustainable energy education, research, and training with emphasis on hands-on experience and entrepreneurship.
3
Provide advisory, research, and skills-training services in energy management and policy to public institutions, NGOs, and private enterprises.
4
Support government and non-governmental organisations in disseminating best practices in renewable energy technologies, policy, and management.
5
Enhance the research and training capacity of academic staff in sustainable and renewable energy technology, policy, and management.
6
Create an interdisciplinary research framework cognisant of climate change, SDGs, the ECOWAS White Paper on Access to Energy Services, and Ghana's GPRS II.
7
Mobilise resources — including academic expertise, laboratory infrastructure, and funding partnerships — to sustain the Centre's operations and expand its impact.
Our Team

Leadership

Meet the dedicated team driving sustainable energy innovation at the SEC.

Samuel Dodobatia Wetajega

Samuel Dodobatia Wetajega

SEC Director

MPhil Renewable Energy Technologies

Renewable energy systems, smart grid technologies, sustainable rural electrification.

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Ing. Asaah Philip

Ing. Asaah Philip

Head, Short Courses & Capacity Building

MEng Electrical Engineering & Automation

Power systems, renewable energy, smart grid control.

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Ing. Sufyan Yakubu

Ing. Sufyan Yakubu

Head, Grants & Research

MSc Energy Engineering

Renewable energy, energy systems optimization, sustainable transitions.

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Partner with Us

Join us in advancing sustainable energy solutions for Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa. Whether you're a researcher, industry partner, or development agency — we welcome collaboration.

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