Ghana’s state-owned second-largest power generation company, Bui Power Authority (BPA), remains focused on deepening its strategic efforts to consolidate operational efficiency, expand renewable generation capacity, and strengthen financial sustainability, according to Acting Chief Executive Officer Ing. Kow Eduakwa Sam.
BPA operates the 404 MW Bui Generation Station, the Tsatsadu micro-hydro plant, a 5 MWp floating solar installation on the Bui Dam reservoir, and a 50 MWp solar plant, which is the first phase of a 250 MW solar project.
Speaking at the company’s Annual General Meeting on Friday, August 29, 2025, Ing. Kow Sam highlighted several significant projects underway during the year under review.
He mentioned the development of a 100 MWp Solar PV project, which reached 62% completion by the end of December 2024, a 15 MWh Battery Energy Storage System designed to mitigate intermittency and stabilize output, and a signed contract with Tractebel Engineering S.A./SRC Consulting Engineering for feasibility studies on run-of-the-river hydropower projects on the Tano, Pra, and Ankobra rivers in the Western Region.
Ing. Eduakwa Sam added that the Authority had also acquired land in Sawla, Buipe, Gbane, and Adubiliyili for the development of solar PV plants.
According to him, the years ahead present opportunities for the company to build on its hydro-solar strategy, diversify revenue streams, and accelerate project development in alignment with national energy objectives.
He stated that the Authority remains guided by its vision, mission, and core values as it pursues its corporate objectives.
“We are confident that with continued commitment and collective effort, we will not only overcome emerging challenges but also seize new opportunities for sustainable growth,” he concluded.
Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. Richard Gyan Mensah, who represented the Sector Minister, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, commended the Bui Power Authority (BPA) for its achievements in the renewable energy space.
He, however, advised the Authority to be mindful of the government’s policy on renewable energy and ensure that all renewable energy projects go through a competitive procurement process. This, he noted, is essential to securing fair tariffs and avoiding unnecessary burdens on consumers.
“As you expand your generation portfolio, be guided by the government policy for competitive procurement of power, which is crucial to ensuring affordability for consumers and financial sustainability for the sector,” he said.
He added that the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, recognizes the financial constraints facing the BPA and is committed to assisting in addressing them.
The Deputy Minister also urged the Authority to invest in battery storage systems to enhance the reliability and stability of their renewable energy developments.
Additionally, he called on the Authority to collaborate with the private sector to attract the necessary investments and build local capacity for the installation of solar panels.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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