REN Scientific Merit Medals – Science LP- FCT

Rosa Jacob Chilundo and Chadido Lacerda Diogo won the 2023 edition of the Scientific Merit Medals, awarded by REN, Ciência LP, and the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), an initiative that aims to recognize and value the research work carried out by young people from Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) in the areas of energy and energy transition.

The 1st Prize was awarded to Rosa Jacob Chilundo, with her doctoral thesis – “Study of the photovoltaic system for pumping water for irrigation and supplying other energy demands: the case of tomatoes, Boane District, Maputo Province.” Chadido Lacerda Diogo came in second place with his master's thesis – "Renewable energies as a solution for electrification in rural communities from the perspective of sustainability, reliability, and safety. Case study: Chinamacondo Administrative Post, Dondo District." The winners received diplomas alluding to the Medals, in addition to a cash prize of five thousand euros for the first place winner and two thousand five hundred euros for the second place winner.

The REN – Ciência LP- FCT Scientific Merit Medals are the result of a partnership betweenREN, Centro Ciência LP, and FCT.