Translight Solar Limited was recognized as the most Innovative Energy Company in 2017 at the Ghana Energy Awards beating out the three other nominees in the category. The award was announced at the maiden prestigious national program at the Labadi Beach Hotel on November 30, 2017.

Translight’s innovation is based on creating Africa’s premier virtual energy grid and a comprehensive platform to allow financial institutions to lend to customers for the purchase of solar energy systems removing the barrier of high upfront costs when migrating to renewable energy. The company’s solutions are poised to transform the way energy is generated and transmitted on the continent, allowing even the most remote parts of the continent to be electrified for economic development and job creation. It will significantly reduce the cost of electricity for those who are already connected to the grid.

The Ghana Energy Awards was backed by the World Energy Council, Ministry of Energy and its allied agencies. Combining all other categories, more than 60 companies and individuals were shortlisted for the grand honor.

Mr. George Kwakye, the marketing manager of Translight Solar in receiving the award gave special thanks to the support the company receives from the Ghana Climate Innovation Center (GCIC). He said, “we are grateful for the leadership of our CEO, Kobina Nyanteh."

"We couldn’t have come this far without the support from the GCIC. We give special thanks to Ruka Sanusi, Abdul-Nasser Alidu and the support we get from Maarten, Charlotte and Daniel all under the GCIC program. We are grateful for the partnership with Fano Technologies under the leadership of Dr. Fred McBagonluri and Nicholas Tali. Special thanks goes to Philip, Brian, Japtheth and the entire Translight team.”

The Special Guest of Honor Mr. Peter Amewu, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, expressed joy about the organization of the award which sought to inspire hard work and innovations for national growth.

He said there is the need for Ghana to shift from conventional forms of energy to renewable sources that would reposition the country for accelerated economic expansion and improvement in living conditions of the citizenry.

Mr. Ing Emmanuel Dankwa Osafo, Director, Generation and Transmission at the Ministry of Energy who spoke on behalf of the Chief Director of the Ministry said: “awards scheme of this nature will go a long way into shaping the industry and enhance competition.”

He commended Energy Media Group and GP Business Associates – organizers of the event - for an excellent job done as the gala received tremendous patronage from the wider public including ministers of state, parliamentarians, and development partners, current and former ministers.

Energy Media Group CEO, Mr. Henry Teinor said on Monday: “This will help the youth and many emerging energy companies to do their very best. The massive turn out at this maiden edition says it all that the scheme has come to stay.”

Translight Solar Limited was also nominated in the Renewable Energy of the Year category.