Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that the government will begin delivering 55,000 solar home systems to selected government institutions next month as part of efforts to reduce their dependence on the national electricity grid.
He made the announcement at the opening of the two-day 7th Ghana International Petroleum Conference (GHiPCON) at the Palms Convention Centre in Accra.
According to Dr. Jinapor, the initiative forms part of the government’s broader strategy to address rising electricity demand while advancing Ghana’s clean energy and climate objectives.
By equipping selected public institutions with solar power systems, the government aims to ease pressure on the national grid, improve energy efficiency, and enhance the reliability of electricity supply.
The minister said growing electricity consumption, driven by population growth, urbanisation, and expanding industrial activity, requires a diversified energy mix that incorporates more renewable energy sources alongside conventional power generation.
The planned deployment also aligns with Ghana’s renewable energy agenda, which seeks to increase the share of clean energy in the country’s electricity mix, improve energy access, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The announcement comes as Ghana continues to pursue its energy transition strategy, balancing investments in its petroleum sector with efforts to expand renewable energy generation and strengthen long-term energy security.
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