Kwaku Osei-Sarpong, founder and chief executive officer of CIPA Holdings Group, has been named Most Respected Entrepreneur in Renewable Energy for 2026 at the Ghana Entrepreneurs & Corporate Executives Awards (GEA), reinforcing his growing influence in Ghana’s energy and infrastructure sector.

The recognition, presented at a ceremony attended by business leaders, corporate executives and members of the diplomatic community at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel on April 25th, 2026, reflects both industry impact and peer confidence in his leadership within the renewable energy space.,

For Osei-Sarpong, the award represents more than individual achievement. It reflects a broader vision to position Ghana as a hub for sustainable infrastructure and clean energy investment.

“This recognition is not just about me,” he said. “It reflects the work we are doing at CIPA to build solutions that support Ghana’s development while attracting long-term investment into the country.”

Over the past several years, Osei-Sarpong has played a leading role in shaping how renewable energy projects are developed and financed across Ghana. Through CIPA Holdings, he has helped drive the deployment of solar, battery storage, and hybrid energy systems across industrial, commercial, and public-sector clients.

His approach has been defined by a focus on linking infrastructure development with financing, ensuring that projects are not only technically sound but also structured to attract capital and scale over time.

“We believe the future of energy in Ghana lies in solutions that are both sustainable and commercially viable,” he noted. “When clean energy improves productivity and reduces cost, adoption becomes inevitable.”

The recognition comes at a time when his work is also gaining international attention. Osei-Sarpong was recently featured in the Gulf News UAE Global FDI Report (Focus on Ghana), a platform that connects investors from the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf region to emerging opportunities across Africa.

The feature positions him among a new generation of African leaders helping to bridge global capital with local infrastructure opportunities, particularly as international investors increase their focus on renewable energy and climate-aligned projects.

Under his leadership, CIPA Holdings has evolved into a platform that combines project development, financing and execution, enabling investors to participate in Ghana’s energy transition through structured, bankable opportunities.

A key focus of his work has been industrial decarbonisation, where renewable energy is used to improve efficiency and competitiveness across sectors such as manufacturing, mining, agro-processing and commercial operations. By aligning sustainability with business performance, his approach is helping to shift renewable energy from a policy objective to a practical business solution.

Beyond distributed energy systems, Osei-Sarpong is also leading efforts to advance utility-scale renewable energy projects to support Ghana’s long-term energy needs. At the same time, he is driving initiatives in electromobility, integrating clean energy solutions with the future of transport and logistics.

This broader vision reflects a systems-based approach to infrastructure, one that recognises the interconnected nature of energy, industry and mobility in driving economic growth.

His work has earned him a number of recognitions, including a Forbes Africa feature, Rising Star of the Year at the Ghana Energy Awards 2024, the 40 Under 40 Award for Environmental and Climate Sustainability, and listings among Africa’s 100 Most Influential Young Leaders and the 100 Ghanaians of Noble Disposition.

For industry observers, the latest recognition at the Ghana Entrepreneurs Awards underscores a growing trend, the emergence of leaders who are not only driving innovation but also building the institutions required to support long-term development.

As Ghana continues to position itself as a destination for climate-aligned investment, Osei-Sarpong’s work is increasingly seen as part of a broader effort to connect global capital with local opportunity.

“Ghana has the potential to lead in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure,” he said. “Our responsibility is to ensure that this potential is translated into projects that create value, attract investment and support long-term growth.”