The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ashanti Sub-Transmission Region, has donated two high-voltage substation panels to the Electrical Engineering Laboratory of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Held on Friday, October 10, 2025, the donation was part of the company’s efforts to enhance hands-on training for engineering students.
The donation includes a 33kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) panel and an 11kV Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) panel, both sourced from Accra.
According to ECG, the initiative forms part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) aimed at supporting engineering education and building national capacity in the energy sector.
General Manager of ECG Ashanti Sub-Transmission, Ing. Peter Kofi Fletcher, explained that the idea was inspired by the observation that many engineering students lack practical exposure to key substation equipment when they report for industrial attachment.
“We realized that while the students are strong in theory, they have limited exposure to live operational systems,” he said.
“We felt a responsibility as industry leaders, to help close that gap and prepare them for the world of work.”
To maximize the benefit of the equipment, Ing. Opoku Anane, Protection and Control Supervisor and Electrical Engineer with ECG, conducted a detailed hands-on training session for KNUST lab staff.
The session focused on operational safety, system protection, and the functionality of the donated panels.
Officials from KNUST’s Electrical Engineering Department expressed deep appreciation for the donation, calling it a timely and impactful gesture.
They noted that the equipment would significantly enhance students’ understanding of power system operations and strengthen collaboration between academia and industry.
The partnership reflects a growing recognition of the need for industry-aligned technical education to prepare graduates for real-world challenges in Ghana’s energy sector.
Story by Francis Appiah
