Ghana is pushing ahead with its clean energy agenda, announcing a new wave of solar projects totaling 200 megawatts, alongside the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and a dedicated national policy to regulate them.
According to the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review, the Ministry of Energy has begun developing the solar capacity across multiple sites nationwide, including two major floating solar installations. A 30MW floating plant is under construction at the Bui Hydropower Station with all floaters manufactured locally, while the Volta River Authority is building a separate 35MW system on the Kpong reservoir.
“The Ministry is developing 200MW of solar projects at various locations across the country,” the report said, marking the largest single-year expansion in Ghana’s solar portfolio to date.
In addition to utility-scale efforts, the government is also deploying 12,000 net-metered rooftop solar systems across homes, public facilities, and businesses. A further 35 mini-grids and over 1,400 solar home systems are under construction to serve off-grid communities in Oti, Savannah, and Bono East Regions.
To institutionalize oversight and investment coordination, Ghana is progressing toward the establishment of a Renewable Energy Authority (REA). The draft bill and framework for the REA are currently under technical review.
EV Infrastructure Taking Shape
Ghana is also moving to build out its electric vehicle ecosystem. A national EV policy has been developed in collaboration with the Energy Commission, which has so far facilitated the installation of seven charging stations in Accra. Draft regulations are being prepared to standardize and license charging operations, while green charging options are already being piloted.
“The Commission is also promoting the use of green energy to charge EVs and launched a solar charging station at their premises,” the report said.
This comes as part of the broader “Green Transition” pillar of Ghana’s long-term energy strategy, which includes solar street lighting, smart metering, and planned grid decentralization.
Broader Impact and Market Opportunities
The energy transition plan is expected to:
- Expand local manufacturing in solar component supply chains
- Reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports, especially in urban transport
- Create new investment zones for clean energy and grid services
