Ghanaian electric vehicle (EV) assembler, Solar Taxi, is in discussions with the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to deepen collaboration on clean energy and accelerate the country’s shift to low-carbon transport.
During a visit to the Ministry, the company’s management team met with Deputy Minister Mr Richard Gyan-Mensah to present its vision for expanding e-mobility solutions across the country.
Solar Taxi aims to support government efforts to promote renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector.
The Deputy Minister welcomed the initiative, describing it as timely and aligned with Ghana’s broader green transition agenda.
“The Ministry is open to collaborations that strengthen our green transition,” Mr Gyan-Mensah said.
“Private sector players like Solar Taxi are essential partners in developing the infrastructure and innovations needed for e-mobility in Ghana,” he added.
Solar Taxi, which began operations in 2019, started assembling electric two-wheelers in 2021 before scaling up to include three- and four-wheeled vehicles. The company has so far assembled over 500 EVs locally and is working with international partners to advance its electric bus programme.
Mr Loving Asibey Koranteng, Chief Investment Officer at Solar Taxi, said the company’s operations are rooted in environmental sustainability and economic empowerment.
“We believe that our mission directly supports the government’s clean energy goals, we want to collaborate on policies and pilot programmes that can transform how Ghanaians move and power their lives,” he said.
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has developed a five-year strategy aimed at building the necessary infrastructure to support EV adoption.
This includes installing charging stations along major highways, expanding access to clean electricity, and promoting the use of electric buses in urban transport systems.
Plans are also underway to introduce smart metering technology to enable energy trading between EV operators and national utilities. This is expected to improve energy efficiency and allow better management of demand within the power sector.
Although the government does not intend to provide direct financial support to EV companies, Mr Gyan-Mensah noted that it is focused on creating a policy and regulatory environment that encourages private investment and innovation.
“We’re committed to ensuring that the shift to electric mobility is inclusive, affordable, and accessible,” he added.
Solar Taxi’s push for collaboration comes as local and international interest in EV adoption grows. The company’s locally assembled vehicles serve both private users and commercial operators, including delivery services and ride-hailing platforms.
