The Government of Ghana has rolled out 1,900 new solar streetlights across the Ashanti Region, a move aimed at improving public safety and nighttime visibility under the National Street Lighting Programme.
The announcement was made by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson during the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy in Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
He explained that the initiative forms part of a broader national agenda to expand access to modern, sustainable lighting infrastructure.
Dr. Forson further revealed that government plans to procure an additional 10,000 smart solar streetlight units in 2026 to extend coverage nationwide.
He noted that 117 communities have recently been connected to the national electricity grid under the National Electrification Scheme, increasing national electricity access to 89 percent.
To accelerate progress, the government will adopt a Turnkey Implementation Model aimed at achieving full national electrification within the next five years.
The Finance Minister also outlined ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to promote solar-powered water pumping systems to boost irrigation and expand access to safe water, including ongoing works at the Dawhenya Irrigation Scheme.
He emphasized that these interventions support Ghana’s commitments under the Energy Compact, focused on expanding renewable energy usage and enhancing energy security.
According to Dr. Forson, Ghana is targeting 99.8 percent electricity access and 50 percent clean cooking access by the year 2030.
He added that the country is also working toward increasing the share of renewable energy in its mix to 10 percent as part of long-term sustainability goals.