The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has outlined the government’s key five-point agenda aimed at facilitating Ghana’s transition to renewable energy.
Speaking as the guest speaker at the 2025 Sustainable Energy Policy Dialogue, organised by the Centre of Excellence in Public Utility Regulation (CEPUR) at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), he emphasised the government’s commitment to addressing challenges in the energy sector through strategic interventions.
As part of this agenda, the government will establish a Renewable Energy and Green Transition Fund, in accordance with the Renewable Energy Act, to support research and development of home-grown green technologies.
The fund will also provide solar-powered outboard motors for fishing, solar panels for community health planning and services (CHPS) compounds, electric vehicle charging systems, and solar energy solutions for irrigation facilities, hospitals, and public educational institutions, including universities and small- and medium-sized enterprises.
Additionally, the initiative aims to ease the financial burden of electricity tariffs on state institutions, thereby freeing up grid-connected power for industrial use to promote job creation.
Mr. Jinapor further disclosed plans to deploy solar-powered streetlights nationwide to enhance security within communities.
He noted that this programme would alleviate the financial strain on citizens by eliminating extra charges for street lighting while addressing shortcomings in the Energy Sector Recovery Programme, particularly in infrastructure, maintenance, and energy supply.
Moreover, the government, in collaboration with international partners such as SECO, KfW, AfDB, GIZ, and the World Bank, aims to achieve 90% nationwide electricity access this year by accelerating the deployment of renewable energy mini-grids.
Another critical aspect of the green transition policy is the introduction of a Bill to establish the Renewable Energy Authority, which will oversee the management of the Renewable Energy and Green Transition Fund and drive the government’s green energy agenda.
“The Authority, when established, will promote investments in energy transition, forge meaningful collaborations, and support local research and development of renewable energy technologies,” the Minister stated.
Mr. Jinapor reiterated the government’s commitment to implementing an open and competitive process for renewable energy procurement.
With support from the World Bank, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition is developing a standardised Power Purchase Agreement and building the necessary capacity to conduct renewable energy auctions.
He highlighted that these measures would help secure competitive pricing, attract credible investors, and accelerate Ghana’s green transition.
Emphasising the economic and environmental benefits of the energy transition, he assured that Ghana would sustainably develop its energy resources to foster national development and job creation. He further called on stakeholders to collaborate with the government in achieving its renewable energy goals.
