Ghana rolls out $3.4bn clean energy plan
Ghana is staking its claim as a continental leader in clean energy with the launch of an ambitious US$3.4 billion renewable energy investment plan.
This a five-year strategy the government says will transform the country’s power landscape and strengthen its role in Africa’s green transition.
Announcing the initiative at the 3rd Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA 2025) in Accra, Minister for Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor said the plan is anchored on strong private-sector participation and designed to unlock Ghana’s vast renewable potential.
“We have taken bold and decisive actions to develop our renewable energy sector for economic prosperity,” he said.
The roadmap targets the installation of 1,400MW of renewable energy capacity, the deployment of 400 mini-grids, the rollout of more than 100 fast-charging stations, and scaled use of solar-powered water pumping systems to boost agricultural productivity.
Mr. Jinapor highlighted progress already made, noting that Ghana now hosts Africa’s largest single rooftop solar installation at 16.8MW.
He also referenced President John Dramani Mahama’s recent inauguration of a 200MW solar plant, which is expected to expand to 1,000MW by 2032.
Turning to the continental picture, the Minister underscored Africa’s paradox of being rich in renewable resources yet still grappling with chronic energy poverty.
“A continent blessed with abundant solar potential cannot afford to remain shackled by energy poverty. This is unacceptable,” he said.
He stressed that collaborative action is essential to reversing this trend. “If we work together to utilise just 20% of our renewable energy potential, we can eradicate energy poverty and drive sustainable development across the continent.”
Ghana’s US$3.4 billion plan signals a bold push to lead Africa’s clean energy transformation leveraging solar, mini-grids, and emerging green technologies to power growth, create jobs and deliver long-term sustainability.