President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to leading Africa’s next phase of industrial transformation through clean and sustainable energy, as he broke ground for the construction of a 200-megawatt peak (MWp) solar park at Agortor in the Dawa Industrial Enclave, Greater Accra Region.
The project, spearheaded by Solar for Industries Limited (SFI), a subsidiary of LMI Holdings, marks a milestone in Ghana’s shift toward renewable energy-driven industrialization. The first phase of the project will deliver 200MWp of solar power, equivalent to about 2% of the nation’s total energy supply.
According to the President, the initial 100MWp capacity will be completed by December 2026, with the second phase scheduled to follow within nine months. Upon full completion, the facility is expected to expand to 1,000MWp by 2032, making it the largest private utility-scale solar project in sub-Saharan Africa outside South Africa.
President Mahama hailed the initiative as a cornerstone of Ghana’s clean industrial revolution, underscoring its alignment with national sustainability efforts such as the Blue Water Guards, Tree for Life Reforestation Programme, and the Clean Ghana Campaign. He described the solar park as “a significant step towards Ghana’s clean industrial revolution.”
Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, who also serves as Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, said the project represents a new chapter in Ghana’s energy and economic history. He described the occasion as “a great one in the annals of the nation,” symbolizing light and progress.
He praised President Mahama’s leadership, noting that “like God who created light out of darkness, the President is ushering Ghana into an era of energy-driven transformation.”
The Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing digitalization, industrial expansion, and sustainable energy integration, adding that the project’s completion will enhance productivity and attract more investment into Ghana’s industrial enclaves.
When operational, the Dawa Solar Park is expected to power industries within the enclave, reduce Ghana’s carbon footprint, and strengthen the country’s energy security, solidifying its position as a regional leader in renewable industrial power generation.
