Ghana’s Energy Commission (EC), regulator for electricity and natural gas, has commissioned a 60 kW Solar-Powered (SP) Electric Vehicle Charging Station at its headquarters in Accra, marking a significant shift from the normal electric vehicle charging stations that are powered by electricity from thermal or hydro.
This charging station adds to the few electric vehicle charging stations in Accra.
The project aims to advance Ghana’s quest for sustainable transportation, reducing carbon emissions and supporting a cleaner, energy-efficient future.
Delivering a welcome address, the acting Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mrs. Eunice Biritwum, acknowledged the pivotal role being played by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition in working hand-in-hand with the Energy Commission to map workable regulatory framework to ensure smooth transition from heavy reliance on fossil fuel to renewable energy use.
It is in this respect that she spearheaded the Electric Vehicle Charging Station project which is to foster a smooth drive towards Ghana’s transition agenda.
“This launch is a clear demonstration of the power of partnership in driving impacts on the project,” she stated.
Mrs. Biritwum urged the media and members of the public to raise awareness in championing the adoption of Electric Vehicles in the communities for Ghana’s collective success.
The Head of Cooperation at the German Embassy in Accra, Ms. Franziska Jabens, said Germany’s cooperation with Ghana is 50 years.
According to her, this 50-year partnership has witnessed enhanced collaboration with the government through the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to fast-track the country’s quest towards energy transition agenda, among other socio-economic development drives.
She commended the Energy Commission for piloting the first phase of the Electric Vehicle Charging Station, saying it is the right strategy towards reducing fossil use in the country.
“I congratulate Ghana government for pushing to enhance the EV transition project,” Mrs Jabens lauded.
The GIZ Ghana Country Director, Dr. Dirk Abmann, was of the view that the 60 kW Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Station will go a long way in Ghana’s attempt to reduce the use of fossil fuel.
He urged stakeholders in the sector to work with government to speed up the process for greater successes in Ghana’s fight against reducing green house emissions.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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