The Energy Commission has renewed its commitment to strengthening coordination and regulatory compliance within Ghana’s renewable energy ecosystem, following a stakeholder engagement held in Accra.
The meeting, the second in the series, convened more than 40 industry players and was chaired by Professor John Gartchie Gatsi, Board Chairman of the Commission. Discussions centred on improving collaboration, fostering greater adherence to standards, and addressing operational bottlenecks affecting service providers across the renewable energy value chain.
Prof. Gatsi underscored the need for industry actors to prioritise timely licence renewals, ensure proper labelling of imported solar equipment, and comply fully with provisions of the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Control and Management Act, 2016 (Act 917).
“We will continue to organise sensitisation programmes to ensure that no stakeholder is left behind,” he assured.
A key announcement during the session was the planned rollout of a digital portal for online licence applications and compliance monitoring.
The platform, when operational, is expected to enhance transparency, improve turnaround time, and simplify the licensing process for businesses operating in the renewable energy sector.
Participants used the forum to raise questions and make recommendations regarding net metering, licence categorisation, dispute resolution structures, and the need to strengthen local content participation.
Suggestions included offering longer licence renewal periods and expanding the use of solar-powered water pumps to support rural development and agricultural productivity.
Mrs Eunice Biritwum, Acting Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, reiterated the Commission’s readiness to sustain engagement with stakeholders through continuous education and open dialogue.
She said the shared commitment between the Commission and industry players would help build a transparent, efficient, and sustainable renewable energy sector capable of supporting Ghana’s transition to cleaner and more reliable energy solutions.
