Suka Wind & Solar Energy Limited is a renewable energy company that focuses on designing, procuring, and installing solar energy solutions. The company leverages its German and UK heritage to provide innovative and cost-effective renewable energy options that satisfy clients. Located in Odorkor, Accra, Suka Wind & Solar Energy Limited is committed to providing quality renewable energy solutions.
Suka Ghana supplies and installs renewable energy products, power optimization equipment, and low-energy LED lights and offers consultancy services in electricity generation and energy conservation. Their portfolio includes a range of solar photovoltaic solutions for homes and businesses, off-grid solar systems, wind and solar hybrid systems (solar mill), solar street lights, and control systems for cooling, moisture, air, and motion.
Suka Wind & Solar Energy Limited also offers consultancy services on energy efficiency and generation. It provides advice and training to local staff, enabling users to take full control of their systems. Customers can rely on the solar energy generation systems provided by Suka Ghana to achieve sustainable electricity in their homes and public spaces. These systems include solar-powered lanterns, Medium and low-voltage switchgear, Transformers, and Substations, as well as precision control systems for industrial and commercial machinery.
Renewable energy is increasingly attracting women globally, and Suka Wind & Solar Energy Limited is known for creating an enabling environment for them. The company identifies and provides training for women and girls on solar energy. They have developed innovative 3–6-month training courses that equip women with general knowledge about harnessing the power of solar energy and also provide them with innovative business ideas.
In 2019, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released the first global report on gender in renewable energy. According to the report titled "Solar PV: A Gender Perspective 2019", women are most represented in solar PV manufacturing, making up 47% of the workforce. The report also highlights that women represent 39% of service providers and 37% of developers in the sector, while only 12% of solar PV installers are women. The IRENA notes that as women engage more in energy solutions, they help break down social and cultural barriers that have hindered their participation in the past.
Suka Wind & Solar Energy Limited aims to provide accessible renewable energy for all Ghanaians to improve their quality of life.
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Information from https://suka.com.gh/, https://www.irena.org/News/pressreleases/2022/Sep/Solar-PV-Employs-More-Women-Than-Any-Renewables and https://www.solarpowereurope.org/news/women-and-solar was used in this story