The Ghanaian Ministry of Energy and Green Transition officially launched the SREP-Program at the end of May. The program aims to extend electricity to underserviced regions, through initiatives such as the construction of 35 mini-grids, installation of 1,450 household solar units, and deployment of 12,000 rooftop photovoltaic systems.

The launch event took place in Lala, located in the Sene East District of the Bono East Region, marking the commencement of the Scaling-Up Renewable Energy Programme (SREP), which is set to bring clean and sustainable power to over 70,000 people.

Ghana’s energy sector is not broken — but it is underperforming. The path to transformation is clear: Fix what’s weak. Accelerate what’s working. Align with our economic priorities.

Net-metering allows solar panel users to feed excess electricity into the national grid in exchange for credits on their power bills. The system enables households and businesses to reduce energy costs and lessen reliance on fossil fuels.

Kofa, a clean-tech startup based in Ghana, has secured $8 million via a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to scale its battery-swapping infrastructure, with the goal of boosting electric mobility and promoting clean energy adoption throughout West Africa.

This agreement has the potential to boost Africa’s presence in the global carbon market, while providing cleaner transportation options for thousands of local delivery riders.

By offering innovative financing solutions and supporting renewable energy projects, banks can drive the adoption of solar energy, making it accessible to a broader segment of the population. With the right policies, financial incentives, and international support, Ghana can position itself as a leader in Africa’s renewable energy landscape.

Priority areas for policy and market interventions are recommended to strengthen the country’s political landscape and enable sustainable cooling for all. The recommendations focus on integrating existing efforts, addressing policy gaps, and enhancing information, awareness and capacity at both national and local levels.

Despite being a considerable source of GHG emissions, the waste sector remains one of the most underutilized climate mitigation levers, particularly in developing countries. In Ghana, the transformation of waste from an environmental liability to a climate asset is being led by the Jospong Group of Companies.