Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), a leading manufacturer for protection relays, substation automation systems, as well as the production of computers for industrial usage, has
organised a day’s seminar and technology exchange programme at the ECG Training Centre in Tema in the Greater Accra Region.
A press release from the Tema Regional ECG and copied to The Chronicle, said drawing the participants from organisations in Ghana’s energy sector across the generation, transmission and distribution sector, the seminar, the second of its kind, showcased some new technologies of SEL including modern generator protection and synchronisation using their relays.
Sthit Sharma, one of the top officials of SEL and a facilitator, said the company produces different kinds of equipment used in the energy sector including generation, transmission and distribution. He made a presentation detailing the company’s operation.
On his part, Ing Godfred Mensah, who is the Director of the Tema ECG Training Centre, appreciated the collaborative relationship between SEL and the ECG Training Centre.
Mr Mensah explained that the centre has various courses aimed at refreshing the knowledge-base of technical professionals in the power sector, both within the country and outside of it, hence, partnerships such as this with SEL helps the Centre in achieving one of its aims.
He added that tailored programmes are often designed specifically for various groups and organisations, in line with industry needs.
He gave a corporate overview of the SEL organisation, showing some of their improved technologies.
Mr Herbert Martin, also from SEL, took participants through some of their technological developments for renewable energy plants and some innovative solutions.
