The Energy Commission has outlined that Ghana is accelerating preparations for a shift toward electric mobility, with a focus on infrastructure development, regulatory frameworks, and job creation as part of efforts to decarbonise the domestic transport sector under its climate commitments.
Acting Executive Secretary of the Commission, Adwoa Serwaa Bondzie, indicated that ongoing work includes the development of standards for electric vehicle charging systems and battery-swapping infrastructure, which she described as “foundational steps” toward building a functional e-mobility ecosystem.
These remarks were made during a high-level preparatory meeting with a delegation from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on the “Mobilize Net-Zero II” initiative, which seeks to advance the decarbonisation of Ghana’s transport sector.
She also stressed the need for “strong coordination” across institutions to ensure grid readiness and the timely expansion of charging infrastructure, noting that energy system stability will be central to sustaining long-term adoption of electric vehicles in Ghana.
The programme is aligned with Ghana’s Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement and places emphasis on expanding electric vehicle adoption, mobilising climate finance, and integrating “gender-responsive approaches” across the transport value chain.
The GIZ delegation, led by Project Manager Gunnar Wegner, also engaged the Commission on strategies for integrating renewable energy into the national grid to support EV charging infrastructure, alongside discussions on “innovative financing mechanisms” intended to attract private sector participation.
Both sides also explored capacity-building measures for technicians and industry stakeholders, with a focus on “green job creation” within the emerging electric mobility ecosystem.
The “Mobilize Net-Zero II” initiative forms part of GIZ’s broader support for partner countries advancing climate action, with Ghana’s participation positioned within wider regional efforts to promote sustainable transport systems in West Africa.
