The Chief Executive Officer of the Bui Power Authority (BPA), Ghana’s state-owned power generation company, Ing. Kow Eduakwa Sam, has called on African electricity utilities to invest in smarter and more resilient power systems to accelerate the continent’s clean energy transition.
Sam made the call on Thursday, July 30, 2026, while delivering the welcome address at the APUA-IRENA-UNEZA Capacity-Building Workshop on Renewable Energy Grid Integration, held as part of the 60th Annual Meetings of the Association of Power Utilities of Africa (APUA) at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra.
The workshop brought together utility executives, policymakers, technical experts and development partners from across Africa to explore solutions for integrating renewable energy into electricity grids while maintaining system reliability.
Sam said Africa’s energy transition must be supported by investment in modern electricity infrastructure, smart grid technologies, energy storage systems, regional collaboration and continuous capacity building.
Drawing on BPA’s experience, he highlighted the integration of hydropower, utility-scale solar photovoltaic generation and battery energy storage systems as practical examples of technologies that enhance grid flexibility and reliability.
He also joined representatives of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in a presentation on the challenges and opportunities of managing high shares of renewable energy in electricity grids.
Held under the theme, “Accelerating Africa’s Electricity Market Integration: Advancing Regulatory Readiness, Regional Market Development and Strategic Partnerships,” the 60th APUA Annual Meetings brought together more than 200 utility leaders and energy stakeholders to strengthen regional cooperation and advance sustainable electricity development across the continent.
BPA said its participation reflects its growing leadership in renewable energy development and its commitment to supporting Africa’s transition to a resilient and sustainable electricity sector.
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