Ghana has signed a partnership framework with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to accelerate solar energy initiatives in the West African nation.
The agreement was signed on Wednesday during the ongoing Seventh ISA Regional Meeting for the Africa Region in Accra, the capital of Ghana.
Ghana’s Minister for Energy, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, signed the agreement on behalf of the country, while Ashish Khanna, Director-General of ISA, signed on behalf of the Alliance.
The partnership will prioritize several key areas: developing a comprehensive solar energy roadmap; promoting rooftop solar systems and community mini-grids; expanding agriculture-based solar applications; providing expertise in scalable and resilient business models; advancing innovative solar technologies for productive use; and enhancing institutional and stakeholder capacity through training and knowledge exchange.
The implementation will be supported by National Focal Point Support Units, jointly coordinated by ISA and Ghana, to ensure alignment with national priorities.
“Through this partnership, Ghana is moving closer to its vision of reliable, secure, and sustainable energy by aligning solar policies with national goals on access and transition,” ISA stated.
Currently, Ghana’s total installed solar capacity is about 200 MWp, with several solar farms yet to be completed and connected to the national grid.
Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, who hailed the new development, called on governments and private investors to collaborate in scaling up renewable energy solutions across Africa.
“I urge governments, development partners, investors, private sector actors, and our communities to unite in scaling such solutions across Africa.
With bold vision and collective resolve, we can transition from energy poverty to energy prosperity, forging a brighter, greener, and more resilient future for all,” he said.
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Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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