Lagos, Nigeria – May 2024 – Starsight Energy, leaders in the Sub-Saharan African renewable energy sector, is thrilled to announce that Ridwan Abdulrazaq has been recognised as the winner of the prestigious Prince’s Trust Global Sustainability Award at the 2024 Prince’s Trust Awards. This achievement, a testament to Ridwan’s exceptional work, shines a light on the inspirational stories of young people, volunteers, and those who support their wider communities in the pursuit of a greener, sustainable future. It showcases the impact of The Trust’s work in building the confidence and skills required to get a job, as well as education, training, or self-employment.
Ridwan emerged as the award winner due to his outstanding contributions to advancing solar energy in Nigeria. As one of the Audit Engineers at Starsight Energy, Ridwan has introduced innovative and cost-effective solar solutions, significantly transforming the nation’s energy landscape. Ridwan’s scope cut across Energy Audit and Solar System Design initiatives, significantly impacting Nigeria’s power system. His work has extended access to renewable energy, while his dedication to sustainability continues to drive economic growth, lower carbon emissions and enhance the lives of countless Nigerians. “We are thrilled and humbled by Ridwan’s achievements as they epitomise the potential of innovation in addressing pressing energy issues, making him a deserving candidate for this prestigious award”, said Ladi Sanni, Managing Director, Starsight Energy.
“As of 2021, I encountered persistent obstacles in pursuing my ambition to enter the renewable energy sector. Through the Get Into Programme by Prince’s Trust International, which I discovered with the help of Field of Skills and Dreams (FSD), I experienced a turning point in achieving my aspirations,” Ridwan said during the ceremony. “The professional energy and soft skills I gained have significantly enriched my personal and professional life. As a result, the Get Into Programme enabled me to secure my dream job, providing sustenance and profound fulfilment”, he added.
Starsight Energy also applauds the efforts of the Field of Skills and Dreams’ partnership with Prince’s Trust International in developing the Get Into Programme. Through the youth training academy, the programme offers young people a pathway to work in future jobs such as renewable energy— a relatively young sector in Nigeria but one that is growing rapidly. Over the last two years, Starsight Energy has offered placements to 23 interns, with eight interns transitioning into full-time employment.
This award marks a significant milestone in Starsight Energy’s journey towards making an impact through social and human capital. The company continues to prioritise investing in the youth through our undergraduate and graduate internships and our purpose of generating clean energy for Africa’s future.
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Starsight Energy is a prominent energy-as-a-service and cooling solutions provider in Africa, with a significant presence in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. Our primary objective is to offer complete solar solutions at no upfront cost, enabling our clients to drastically reduce their annual energy expenses, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce their carbon footprint.
We take pride in our meticulous, data-driven site evaluation process, which enables us to create customised solutions that meet your business needs. Our variety of services ensures that we meet diverse client needs.
For more information about Starsight Energy and our commitment to sustainable energy solutions, please visit our website at www.starsightenergy.com or email info@starsightenergy.com.