Ghana Targets 1,000 MW Nuclear Power Generation

Ghana has announced an ambitious plan to construct a 1,000-megawatt nuclear power plant, which will serve as a second baseload after the Akosombo Hydroelectric Power Dam, aimed at securing the country’s energy supply to support industrialisation.

Chief of Staff of Ghana, Mr. Julius Debrah, made this announcement at the opening of the Africa Energy Technology Conference (AETC) 2026 at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra.

He emphasized that the nuclear power plan forms a cornerstone of President John Dramani Mahama’s strategy to deliver affordable, reliable, and clean electricity.

Debrah noted that as Ghana’s economy expands, the national energy mix must evolve to incorporate nuclear power in order to meet growing demand from the manufacturing and mining sectors.

He expressed the view that the 1,000 MW plant will provide critical baseload capacity to stabilize the grid and prevent future power fluctuations.

Debrah added that the government is engaging local and international partners to deploy small modular reactors (SMRs) alongside the larger plant, describing this move as part of a broader transformational agenda.

He stated that officials are in advanced talks with international partners and regulatory bodies to ensure the program adheres to the highest global safety standards.

Regarding the technical assessment of the nuclear power program, he said the government has successfully completed the site selection stage and is now focused on detailed characterization and regulatory compliance ahead of construction.

Furthermore, he noted that if the roadmap is implemented as planned, the initiative will create thousands of technical jobs and position Ghana as an energy hub for the West African sub-region.

Debrah stressed that the transition to nuclear energy is not only about power generation but also about meeting Ghana’s climate commitments by reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

He therefore called on stakeholders and the private sector to support the initiative, emphasizing that sustained collaboration will be vital to achieving this ambition.