Ghana’s economic regulator for electricity and water utility, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURC), has installed a 128kWp rooftop solar photovoltaic at its Eastern Regional office as part of efforts to promote sustainability and renewable energy.
The installation of the 128kWp solar photovoltaic project was done in two phases, with the first phase installed on the rooftop of the main building while the second phase was installed on the carport.
The project was fully-funded by the German Government through its development agency, GIZ.
The rooftop solar photovoltaic project is increasing in the West African nation.
Currently, a number of government agencies and private companies have invested in rooftop solar system as part of efforts to promote sustainability and renewable energy and also reduce their electricity consumption from the national grid.
Ghana, currently, hosts the largest rooftop solar photovoltaic developed by Helios Solar, a private company at the Free Zones Enclave, with an install capacity of about 16.8MWp in West Africa.
Speaking at the inauguration of the project, the Executive Secretary for PURC, Dr Ishmael Ackah, who emphasised the importance of the project, noted that it would help contribute to the reduction of energy consumption from the national grid by 70 per cent.
He mentioned that the Energy Transition should be considered for both it’s environmental and economic benefits.
He urged utility companies to prepare and position themselves to benefit from the energy transition.
In a speech read on his behalf, the Board Chairman of PURC Mr Ebo B. Quagrainie, said the installation of the solar power system would enable PURC to promote energy efficiency while reducing its operational costs among other institutions.
According to him, the project is a practical demonstration of how institutions, through sustainable efforts, can make substantial contributions to their nation’s energy goals while reducing environmental impact.
“The significance of this installation cannot be overstated. We stand here today, not only to celebrate this achievement but to renew our commitment to a future when renewable energy plays a central role in powering our growth. This solar project is just the beginning of our larger vision to integrate sustainable energy solutions across all aspects of our operations,” he stated.
“We hope this project serves as a call to action for stakeholders in both the public and private sectors to embrace sustainable solutions,” he added.
He commended GIZ for their commitment to renewable energy development in Ghana.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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