In the ever-evolving global energy landscape, Ghana stands tall with a renewed commitment to delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for all. At the Ministry of Information’s Press Briefing in June 2023, the Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (MP), laid out an ambitious, multidimensional strategy aimed at transforming Ghana’s energy sector. His remarks not only reflect the government’s resolve to “keep the lights on” but also outline the framework for powering the nation’s industrial and socio-economic growth.
At the heart of the Ministry’s mission lies five core objectives. The government aims to provide stable, realistically priced, and universally accessible electricity. It seeks to ensure that petroleum products are available at realistic prices. Increasing crude oil reserves to boost national revenue is another priority.
The government is also determined to transition to cleaner energy on Ghana’s terms and to deepen Ghanaian content and participation across all levels of the energy value chain. These objectives form the backbone of policy decisions, investments, and innovations being deployed to secure the country’s energy future.
”Our mission is not just to keep the lights on, but to build an energy future that is reliable, affordable, and truly Ghanaian. From every home to every factory, we are powering progress with purpose, innovation, and local participation at the core of our strategy.
Dr. Matthew Opoku PrempehMinister for Energy (2021–2024)
n addressing Ghana’s power generation challenges such as excess capacity payments from rigid Power Purchase Agreements, inefficient thermal plants, and mounting fiscal pressures, the government has taken strategic and layered measures. New power agreements have been signed under a revised PPA policy, including the development of 370MW and 350MW AKSA plants in Tema and Kumasi respectively. Several thermal plants are being upgraded for better efficiency. The KTPP and CENIT plants are being converted to combined cycle systems, and retrofitting is underway at the T3 plant.
Renewable energy has seen significant investment. Solar energy now constitutes 3.1 percent of Ghana’s energy mix, with a national target of 10 percent by 2030. Innovative projects like floating solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are being deployed, and off-grid communities are also benefiting from new installations. The government has signed a €30 million agreement with KfW for a solar project to power public facilities and launched the $85 million Scaling-up Renewable Energy Program, which includes the construction of mini-grids and solar home systems for rural areas.
Transmission, the backbone of electricity delivery, is undergoing major upgrades. Congestion and aged infrastructure have hampered efficiency, prompting projects like the Volta–Achimota-Mallam upgrade and the Kumasi-Kintampo transmission line, both aimed at enhancing power reliability and voltage stability. The newly constructed Accra 4th Bulk Supply Point, Ghana’s largest substation with a capacity of 580 MVA, will support growing energy demands in Pokuase and surrounding areas. Across the country, new feasibility studies and construction projects are underway to reinforce the transmission grid across the Western, Middle, Eastern, and Coastal Corridors.
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