Through a collaborative partnership between Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), three Dutch students—Dirk Stoop, Lars Keser, and Tom Vlak—are participating in an exchange program at KNUST. Their work focuses on an energy transformation project to advance campus sustainability. The project is being conducted under the expert supervision of Professor David Ato Quansah, Director of The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre (TBHEC); Dr. Samuel Yaw Akomea, Senior Lecturer at the KNUST Business School (KBS); and Dr. Yen Adams Sokama-Neuyam, Head of the Department of Petroleum Engineering. The project aims to lay the foundation for replacing KNUST’s 80 diesel generators with cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. The project will map all generators on campus, collect critical data on their usage, and provide recommendations for transitioning to renewable energy options, thereby supporting KNUST’s journey toward sustainability.
By collaborating with energy and sustainability stakeholders on campus, the students have successfully located and documented the diesel generators on campus. Their comprehensive report, expected in early 2025, will include financial and environmental analyses, serving as a blueprint for implementing sustainable energy solutions at KNUST. Beyond their technical achievements, the students have immersed themselves in the vibrant culture of Kumasi, enjoying activities like tennis and field hockey at KNUST and exploring the city’s attractions. As they prepare to present their findings, they are optimistic that their work will pave the way for meaningful energy transformation and inspire further global collaboration for a sustainable future.
