Ghana has announced plans to transition from thermal-based plants to renewable energy sources, focusing on solar, wind, and mini-hydro projects to meet its growing energy demands.
According to Minister of Energy John Jinapor, this strategic move aims to reduce the country’s reliance on non-renewable energy and achieve long-term energy sustainability through a diversified energy mix.
The minister emphasized that Ghana’s energy transition plan is driven by the need to power its growing economy and ensure sustainable development.
By leveraging solar, wind, and mini-hydro resources, Ghana can reduce its carbon footprint, improve energy access, and drive industrialization, particularly within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework.
Ghana’s abundant renewable energy resources make it an ideal location for harnessing solar, wind, and mini-hydro power.
The country’s vast coastline offers favorable conditions for wind energy, while its several rivers are conducive to mini-hydro power generation.
At the Africa Prosperity Dialogue 2025 in Accra, Energy Minister John Jinapor stressed the importance of reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for economic growth across the continent.
“The government remains committed to advancing green energy solutions, positioning the country as a leader in the region’s energy transition.”
The governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) in its Manifesto for the 2024 General Election promised to implement an energy transition strategy that will augment thermal and hydro power production with nuclear and other renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, biogas, waste-to-energy, and other off-grid energy systems, like mini-hydropower production, and eliminate power wastage through public education and revised building codes.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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