Adidome Senior High School (SHS) has emerged victorious in the Regional Energy Competition, showcasing a project, despite not meeting their own presentation expectations, won the hearts of judges and the community through innovation, relevance, and the team’s unwavering dedication.

Speaking after the event, team representative Dortumor Ephraim expressed pride in their effort and emphasised the intense work behind the winning project.

"We believe that everything you want, you need to work hard for it. We worked hard for this project, and even though the presentation wasn’t as perfect as we hoped, the project spoke for itself,” he said.

The team is now setting its sights on the national competition and has pledged to take judges’ feedback seriously.

“We will work hard to improve the project. We believe that with the right support and modifications, it will do even better nationally. We’re calling on all students, teachers, and people of the Volta Region to support and pray for us. This win is not just for Adidome SHS — it’s for the entire region,” Ephraim said.

Deputy Director in charge of Renewable Energy at the Energy Commission, Frederick Appiah, lauded the students’ ingenuity and stressed the importance of industry-academic collaboration in nurturing such innovations.

“We are not only supporting the winning projects but are now stepping down to support even those that reach zonal and regional levels,” Mr Appiah announced.

“Our mission is to mobilise funding and link these promising student projects to research institutions and industries for further development and potential commercialisation.”

He emphasised that such projects, though grassroots in origin, could have real impact on agriculture, waste management, and energy solutions within schools and communities.

“Even at the school level, these smart devices can solve real problems. We are calling on industries and development partners to come on board. Let’s partner, support these students, and help push their ideas to market,” he noted.

Mr Appiah confirmed that the Energy Commission is working on creating a platform that will showcase student innovations to potential investors and collaborators from industry and academia.

“It’s not just about winning anymore. It’s about what these projects can do how they can solve problems and drive change,” he said.

As the Energy Commission ramps up efforts to back student-led energy innovations, Adidome SHS stands as a beacon of what dedication, community support, and cross-sector collaboration can achieve. With national competition on the horizon, all eyes are now on the team as they prepare to represent the Volta Region with pride and purpose.