Richard Donkor

Education

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  Kwame Nkrumah'​ University of Science and Technology, Kumasi

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  Bachelor's degree Mathematics
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  Technische Universiteit Delft

  2019 - 2019

  Certificate - Short Course Sustainable Energy: Design a Renewable Future

  This is a Nine (9) weeks course designed to equip students to;Assess energy use and the potential for energy reduction for transport, industry and buildingsCalculate the potential attribution of different sources of renewable energy like wind, solar and biomass and how to integrate them in an energy systemDesign a plan for a 100% sustainable energy system

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  University of Newcastle

  2020 - 2020

  Certificate - Short Course International Climate Change Law and Policy

  This is a four (4) weeks course designed to assist students to;Critically assess the causes of Climate Change and distinguish its impacts in relation to different countries and generations,Understand the legal principles, rules and institutions of the international climate change regime,Explain how markets function and fail by applying the Theory of Externalities,Compare and contrast Taxes and Cap-and-Trade, with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness,Demonstrate… Show more This is a four (4) weeks course designed to assist students to;Critically assess the causes of Climate Change and distinguish its impacts in relation to different countries and generations,Understand the legal principles, rules and institutions of the international climate change regime,Explain how markets function and fail by applying the Theory of Externalities,Compare and contrast Taxes and Cap-and-Trade, with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness,Demonstrate intercultural awareness and sensitivity to the social and economic perspectives of other nations. Show less

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  Technische Universiteit Delft

  2020 - 2020

  Professional Certificate Electric Cars

  This is a four (4) months specialization course which highlights;The role of electric vehicles in the energy transition strategy.Fundamental understanding of the technology behind electric cars and charging technology and infrastructure.Fundamental understanding of future potential and profitable business models for electric cars.TCO models, lean mass productions, value chain thinking and business integration.Fundamental understanding of policy objectives and instruments to… Show more This is a four (4) months specialization course which highlights;The role of electric vehicles in the energy transition strategy.Fundamental understanding of the technology behind electric cars and charging technology and infrastructure.Fundamental understanding of future potential and profitable business models for electric cars.TCO models, lean mass productions, value chain thinking and business integration.Fundamental understanding of policy objectives and instruments to support electric mobility and the role of government in transition management and effective public policy interventions. Show less

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  Renewables Academy (RENAC)

  2021 - 2022

  Energy Transformation Expert Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician

  This training was intended to better prepare participants to manage the challenges associated with the transformation and decarbonization of power systems. The training was created as part of the EnerTracks project, which was conducted in conjunction with AGORA Energiewende.The training is supported by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety through the German International Climate Initiative (IKI)The training equipped students to;• Explain… Show more This training was intended to better prepare participants to manage the challenges associated with the transformation and decarbonization of power systems. The training was created as part of the EnerTracks project, which was conducted in conjunction with AGORA Energiewende.The training is supported by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety through the German International Climate Initiative (IKI)The training equipped students to;• Explain technical, economic and organizational principles of power systems • Analyze suitable policies and mechanisms for a low-carbon power system transformation • Distinguish and compare different technical flexibility options suitable for power systems to compensate fluctuating power generation from renewable energy systems • Evaluate the impact and suitability of current trends in the energy sector regarding power system transformation. Show less

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  Imperial College London

  2019 - 2019

  Professional Certificate Clean Power

  This is a four (4) months specialization course which highlights;How to balance different political priorities to deliver clean power policiesWhat benefits clean power implementation can bring to different countries around the world and, specifically, what they bring in your contextWhat makes a successful, renewables-friendly policy environmentHow to attract finance for your clean power projectsHow to deliver secure and affordable clean powerHow to integrate a high… Show more This is a four (4) months specialization course which highlights;How to balance different political priorities to deliver clean power policiesWhat benefits clean power implementation can bring to different countries around the world and, specifically, what they bring in your contextWhat makes a successful, renewables-friendly policy environmentHow to attract finance for your clean power projectsHow to deliver secure and affordable clean powerHow to integrate a high volume of variable renewables into a grid successfully Show less

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  Department of Anthropology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  2021 - 2021

  Certiificate Organizational Leadership 100%
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  Florence School of Regulation - FSR Energy

  2021 - 2021

  Certificate of Excellence (Master Level) Regulation of The Power Sector - 2021

  This course highlights the connection between strategic governance of the power sector and economic growth. It also provides participants with the fundamentals for working in power sector regulation, whether in a regulatory commission, in a regulatory department within a company or as a policymaker. Led by world-class experts, the course gives a comprehensive understanding of the main concepts and ideas behind power sector regulation from an engineering, economic and regulatory… Show more This course highlights the connection between strategic governance of the power sector and economic growth. It also provides participants with the fundamentals for working in power sector regulation, whether in a regulatory commission, in a regulatory department within a company or as a policymaker. Led by world-class experts, the course gives a comprehensive understanding of the main concepts and ideas behind power sector regulation from an engineering, economic and regulatory perspective. Show less

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  University of East London

  2020 - 2023

  Master's degree MSc. in Oil and Gas with Energy Management

  The course was designed to help students develop a critical awareness of strategies, policies, and processes for sustainable management in the Oil & Gas industry. Graduates of the programme are expected to have acquired an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by the industry and be able to provide applied industry-relevant solutions. The programme focused also on environmental protection, advances in technology, risk, sustainability, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding corporate… Show more The course was designed to help students develop a critical awareness of strategies, policies, and processes for sustainable management in the Oil & Gas industry. Graduates of the programme are expected to have acquired an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by the industry and be able to provide applied industry-relevant solutions. The programme focused also on environmental protection, advances in technology, risk, sustainability, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding corporate social responsibility in the Oil &Gas industry. Show less

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  International Energy Agency (IEA), Paris - France

  2021 - 2021

  Diploma Energy Efficiency in Buildings

  This comprehensive course is meant to engage and challenge students to consider the manydecision levels and options involved in advancing energy efficiency in buildings. The course covers the fundamental technical, design, policy and financial dimensions necessary to practically engage on the topic. The approach is both cross-disciplinary and practical, applying foundational concepts to real-world examples. The course was developed with a strong emphasis on policy, and is therefore ideal… Show more This comprehensive course is meant to engage and challenge students to consider the manydecision levels and options involved in advancing energy efficiency in buildings. The course covers the fundamental technical, design, policy and financial dimensions necessary to practically engage on the topic. The approach is both cross-disciplinary and practical, applying foundational concepts to real-world examples. The course was developed with a strong emphasis on policy, and is therefore ideal for policymakers. Show less