Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition is expected to take delivery of 3,600 net meters in December as the first batch of the 12,000 meters earmarked for the Scaling-Up Renewable Energy Programme (SREP).
Upon arrival, the meters will be distributed to the two power utility companies in the country—the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo).
Ing. Seth Mahu, Director for Renewable Energy and Green Transition at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, disclosed this to Energy News Africa during the recent launch of the SREP web portal in Accra.
The Scaling-Up Renewable Energy Programme (SREP) targets households, SMEs, public institutions, and industries nationwide.
According to Ing. Mahu, households stand to gain a $730 subsidy on solar PV installations, paid directly to installers to reduce the cost of systems between 2–5 kilowatts.
SMEs qualify for a $650 subsidy on installations strictly between 2–10 kilowatts to help lower business energy bills.
Public institutions—including 1,089 secondary schools, hospitals, and district assemblies—will also receive free meters, while industrial users with systems of up to 500 kilowatts will receive meters without additional incentives to enable grid-tied exports of excess power.
Ing. Mahu underscored the urgency and transparency of the process: “Once the meters arrive, they will be entered into the database, and we will identify customers who have applied for net metering and deliver the meters to enable their connection.”
He added, “This is a programme that Ghanaians have been waiting for; the industry has been waiting for. Today, it has been launched, and we expect that very soon, people will begin submitting their applications.”
Consumers, businesses, and institutions are encouraged to apply promptly via the user-friendly portal, where the media and civil society can monitor progress in real time.
He explained that subsequent batches will follow to complete the rollout, transforming applicants into prosumers who generate and consume grid energy while supporting Ghana’s 10% renewable energy target by 2030, positioning net metering as a model for Africa.
The initiative—backed by AfDB, CIF, SECO, and government funding—promises to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, create jobs in solar installation, and expand access to clean energy.
Discover more from Energy News Africa
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.