Automation & Plant Technologies (APT), a partner of Schneider Electric, has unveiled a sustainable innovation hub in Ghana, aiming to promote digitization and energy sustainability across Africa. The innovation center serves as a focal point for energy efficiency and transition through digitization.
Elie Malak, co-founder and director of APT Ghana, expressed the vision behind the Schneider Electric Innovation Hub, stating, "The vision of the innovation hub was born out of a drive to highlight Africa's crucial role in the global push for digital innovations in sustainable energy solutions to achieve net-zero emissions. Schneider Electric is committed to developing sustainable digital solutions in energy management, transition, and efficiency for West Africa, and we aim to accomplish this by nurturing and empowering local talent."
Ajibola Akindele, country president of Schneider Electric Nigeria, extended gratitude to APT, their general distributor in Ghana, for their unwavering dedication to fostering a digital and innovative sustainable energy future for Africa through the Schneider Electric Innovation Hub. He highlighted the significance of the hub as a center for research and training, enabling individuals and organizations in Ghana and West Africa to acquire the skills necessary to drive sustainability.
Omobolanle Omotayo, marketing communications manager of Schneider Electric Nigeria, emphasized the Innovation Hub's features, particularly its goal of empowering the Ghanaian workforce with up-to-date knowledge of technology trends. The hub includes a training center designed to provide Ghanaian engineers and technicians with a comprehensive understanding of Schneider Electric products and equipment, enabling them to lead the development of sustainable energy solutions for the future.
Nurudeen Oyedeji, Channels Sales Director, further emphasized Schneider Electric's Innovation Hub as a platform to showcase a diverse portfolio of global solutions. With a focus on learning, continuous digitization, energy efficiency, and renewable energy, the hub aims to benefit commercial buildings and industries, driving sustainable initiatives forward.
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