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Mamud Musah
Program Officer en Pearl Sun Rays
Ingeniería de energía sostenible en University of Energy and Natural Resources
Ghana
¡Hola, soy Mamud Musah!
Program Officer en Pearl Sun Rays
Experienced Renewable Energy System Analyst with a solid academic background and a demonstrated track record of excellence in project coordination and execution. Profound expertise in energy modeling, encompassing design of solar PV systems, hybrid energy systems modeling, mini-grid energy systems modeling and conducting techno-economic analyses. Passionate about delivering tangible results and unwaveringly committed to ensuring successful project outcomes. Dedicated to driving impactful initiatives that contribute to a sustainable future.
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Experiencia
Pearl Sun Rays
Program Officer
October 2023 - Presente
As the Program Officer at Pearl Sun Rays, my primary responsibility is to lead the organization's efforts in enhancing education within off-grid communities in the Nkwanta South Municipality. I am tasked with the distribution of solar lamps to students, enabling them to study at home even without access to electricity. A key aspect of my role involves overseeing the installation of solar panels in junior high schools, ensuring a sustainable learning environment for students.
Ghana NDC Action Project (UNEP Climate Smart Agriculture Project) – RCEES
Energy Policy Analyst
July 2023 - Presente
Assisted in shaping and enhancing the design and formulation of SPIS (Solar Photovoltaic Integrated Systems) policies and frameworks. Contributed to the preparation of regular progress reports, detailing project activities, achievements, challenges, and future plans Organized and participated in stakeholder engagements, meetings and workshops.
Innovate UK
Assessor
June 2023 - Presente
Conducting assessments and reviews of applications for various funding competitions, including the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) - Zero Emission Generators (ZE-Gen) and Demonstrator, as well as the Zero Emission Generators (ZE-Gen) Accelerator Phase 1: Discover, and Energy Catalyst Round 10 in their early and mid-stages. Identified and selected high-impact initiatives that demonstrate the potential to significantly advance clean energy access and substantially contribute to the achievement of sustainable development goals in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and the Indo-Pacific regions.
SCOPE Project - RCEES
Modelling Expert and GIS Analyst
May 2023 - Presente
Provided valuable support to the modeling team in developing the energy demand assessment of remote regions as an integral component of the last-mile electrification project in Ghana and Zambia. Conducted GIS analysis and mapping activities to support the project's objectives, including geospatial data collection, integration, and visualization, using advanced tools and software. Applied GIS techniques to analyze and model energy demand patterns, identifying context-relevant and disaggregated factors that influence clean energy planning in Ghana and Zambia.
Sustainable Energy Services Centres (SESC) - RCEES
Assistant Facilitator
January 2023 - Presente
Supported capacity-building efforts for energy auditing, ensuring the availability of qualified and certified professionals to assist public and private institutions, industrial, and commercial customers in adopting cost-effective energy savings measures.
Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) funded by German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) - RCEES
Technical Trainer
May 2022 - Presente
Contributed to capacity-building initiatives for skilled workers in the SPIS sector, including installers, trainers, financial institution project development professionals, and users of SPIS.
Regional Center for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (RCEES)
Senior Technical Officer - Energy analyst
January 2022 - Presente
Utilized modeling and simulation techniques using Homer, PVsyst, RETScreen, OnSSET, GEP, GIS, and CLEWS to examine energy systems, determined the viability of renewable energy projects, and create the best possible solutions. Led the monitoring and evaluation of project activities and outcomes, providing regular progress reports and ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Provided technical support and expertise to various teams within the center and external stakeholders working on renewable energy initiatives. This included assisting in data analysis, modeling software operation, and interpretation of simulation results. Engaged in research activities related to renewable energy, energy access, and sustainability. Conduct impact assessments of renewable energy projects to evaluate their environmental, economic, and social implications.
Mobility, Sustainability and Life cycle assessment (MONal) – RCEES
Renewable energy analyst
February 2021 - Presente
Assisted in the pilot implementation of an e-moped and cargo bike prototype in Ghana, evaluating technical and economic feasibility while considering local conditions and user requirements. Integrated life cycle assessment methodologies into energy modeling tools, providing valuable insights into the environmental sustainability of renewable energy projects.
University of Energy and Natural Resources UENR, Energy Group
Installation and Maintenance Engineer
January 2020 - Presente
Led a team of technicians in the assembly and installation of more than 1000 solar home systems and streetlights under the China-Ghana South Cooperation on Renewable Energy Technology Transfer Project (RETT) in collaboration with the University of Energy and Natural Resources. Performed maintenance on solar home systems and streetlights.
China South-South Cooperation - UENR, Energy Group
Technical Support
January 2020 - Presente
Engaged in training activities, hosting experts from China and conducting workshops to educate technicians, students, and staff on the installation and operation of solar street lights, inverter air conditioners, and solar home systems under the China-Ghana South Cooperation on Renewable Energy Technology Transfer Project (RETT) in collaboration with the University of Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy Catalyst Grant (Ayrton Fund) - Innovate UK
Assessor
June 2023 - August 2023
In my role as an appointed Assessor by Innovate UK, in collaboration with the FCDO and BEIS, I assumed the principal responsibility of delivering comprehensive Assessment Services for project applications in the Energy Catalyst Round 10. Throughout this undertaking, I conducted evaluations of numerous projects situated at varying stages of development, encompassing Early stage (funding range: £50,000–£300,000), Mid Stage (funding range: £50,000–£1.5 million), and Late Stage (funding range: £50,000–£5 million). Identified and selected high-impact initiatives that exhibited the potential to significantly advance clean energy access and substantively contribute to the attainment of sustainable development goals in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and the Indo-Pacific regions.
Regional Center for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (RCEES)
Research Project Officer
January 2022 - December 2022
Utilized modeling and simulation techniques using Homer, PVsyst, RETScreen, OnSSET, GEP, GIS, and CLEWS to examine energy systems, determined the viability of renewable energy projects, and create the best possible solutions.
Brew Hammond Energy Center, KNUST
Net-Metering Solar PV Field Enumerator
February 2021 - April 2021
Performed primary data collection for a feasibility study involving the selection, sensitization, and assessment of about 1000 public facilities nationwide for the consideration of net-metering solar PV. Conducted onsite technical assessments and surveys with public facility owners and managers and collected accurate data on facility profiles, including energy consumption and site characteristics, resulting in the successful completion of the study.
Brew Hammond Energy Center, KNUST
Net-Metering Solar PV Field Enumerator
February 2021 - April 2021
Performed primary data collection for a feasibility study involving the selection, sensitization, and assessment of about 1000 public facilities nationwide for the consideration of net-metering solar PV. Conducted onsite technical assessments and surveys with public facility owners and managers and collected accurate data on facility profiles, including energy consumption and site characteristics, resulting in the successful completion of the study.
Emmz Tech Solutions
Solar Design Engineer
September 2020 - December 2021
Designed solar PV systems for residential, commercial, or industrial applications, including sizing the system, selecting appropriate components such as solar panels, inverters, batteries, and wiring, and designing the layout of the system. Conducted site surveys to assess the solar resource potential, shading, orientation, and other factors that affected system performance. Evaluated the electrical infrastructure to ensure it could support the solar system. Reviewed and analyzed data related to energy consumption, solar irradiance, and system performance to optimize the design and ensure the system met project requirements (e.g., energy production, project cost, project schedule) by using proprietary software.
University of Energy and Natural Resources
Teaching and Research Assistant
September 2019 - August 2020
Assisted in the development and delivery of lectures for undergraduate renewable energy engineering courses, including creating and grading assignments and exams. Supervised several undergraduate students in their research projects. Served as a teaching assistant for multiple courses, including Solar Thermal and Solar PV Systems and Design, Renewable Energy Laboratory I, and Renewable Energy Laboratory II.
University of Energy and Natural Resources
Teaching and Research Assistant
September 2019 - August 2020
Assisted in the development and delivery of lectures for undergraduate renewable energy engineering courses, including creating and grading assignments and exams. Supervised several undergraduate students in their research projects. Served as a teaching assistant for multiple courses, including Solar Thermal and Solar PV Systems and Design, Renewable Energy Laboratory I, and Renewable Energy Laboratory II.
Solar PV Installation and Maintenance
Intern
June 2018 - August 2020
Collaborated in the successful assembly and installation of more than 500 solar home systems and streetlights as part of the Energy Efficiency project with the University of Energy and Natural Resources, contributing to enhanced energy access for local communities and promoting sustainable practices. Conducted diligent and proactive maintenance on most of the PV systems installed and their associated equipment, ensuring optimal performance and longevity. Swiftly addressed any issues to minimize downtime and maximize energy generation, ensuring the continued reliability of the installed solar solutions.
UENR Energy Efficiency Group
Intern - Solar PV Installation and Maintenance
June 2018 - August 2020
Collaborated in the successful assembly and installation of more than 500 solar home systems and streetlights as part of the Energy Efficiency project with the University of Energy and Natural Resources, contributing to enhanced energy access for local communities and promoting sustainable practices. Conducted diligent and proactive maintenance on most of the PV systems installed and their associated equipment, ensuring optimal performance and longevity. Swiftly addressed any issues to minimize downtime and maximize energy generation, ensuring the continued reliability of the installed solar solutions.
Educación
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Proyectos
Technical Support
The assembly and installation of solar home systems and streetlights under the China-Ghana South Cooperation on Renewable Energy Technology Transfer Project (RETT) in collaboration with the University of Energy and Natural.
Assistant Facilitator
These Sustainable Energy Service Centers (SESCs), are the first of such Centers in Ghana, as part of activities under the Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management (EEDSM) Project, - (one of four Projects in the Ghana Power Compact Program, being funded by United States Government, through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)), they have been established to help in capacity-building and provide regular training for energy auditing. This is being implemented under the Compact II Program’s Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management (EEDSM) Project and seeks to introduce initiatives to ensure energy efficiency and conservation in the available power capacity. This initiative will support the country’s quest to reduce the demand-side energy intensity of public and private facilities. This will enhance and also offer professional job prospects in the field of energy auditing.
Technical support
The TEA-LP is a partnership of African, South Asian and Indo-Pacific universities committed to delivering professional graduates ready to drive the transition to sustainable energy access for all.
Project Assistant
In the project "Professional Education for Renewable Energy in Ghana - ProREG", the Technische Universität Berlin is working with the universities Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and the University for Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) as well as six corporate partners to address the lack of labour market relevance of education in the field of renewable energy in Ghana
Energy Planning and Modelling through Integrated Assessment of Climate Land Energy Water Nexus in Sub-Saharan Africa (EPIC Afric
•https://www.epicafrica.eu/Assistant Coordinator
It emphasizes optimizing geospatial electricity access design by considering the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus interactions through the CLEWs framework. This approach involves operationalizing the concept of transition arenas to facilitate science-policy interactions, integrating long-term WEF models with various storage technologies like battery, hydrogen, and pumped hydro storage. This integration allows for optimal planning of Variable Renewable Energy (VRE).
Energy Catalyst Grant (Ayrton Fund) - Innovate UK
•https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/opportunities/energy-catalyst-round-10/Assessor
In my role as an appointed Assessor by Innovate UK, in collaboration with the FCDO and BEIS, I assumed the principal responsibility of delivering comprehensive Assessment Services for project applications in the Energy Catalyst Round 10. Throughout this undertaking, I conducted evaluations of numerous projects situated at varying stages of development, encompassing Early stage (funding range: £50,000–£300,000), Mid Stage (funding range: £50,000–£1.5 million), and Late Stage (funding range: £50,000–£5 million).
Ghana NDC Action Project (UNEP Climate Smart Agriculture Project)
•https://rcees.uenr.edu.gh/projects/Energy policy analyst
The project involves assessing the institutional and human capacity of potential stakeholders for steering NDC implementation in the Climate Smart Agriculture and developing targeted training programmes to address any capacity needs. It also includes holding training and workshops to enhance capacities of relevant stakeholders.
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Habilidades
Energy Audit
Energy Analysis
Renewable Energy
Energy Efficiency
Efficient Energy Management
Energy Modeling
Solar Energy
Electric Vehicles
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