Ghana has launched the Green Cooling Project, a major initiative to cut emissions and promote sustainable air conditioning nationwide. Backed by Switzerland’s KliK Foundation and implemented by GIZ in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the project introduces advanced split air conditioners that use the natural refrigerant R290, which is energy-efficient, climate-friendly, and nearly harmless to the ozone layer. Officials say the new technology could save households up to 2,000 cedis a year on electricity while phasing out old, inefficient units.
EPA’s Director of Climate Change and Ozone, Felix Addo-Ojyireh, described the project as a milestone in fighting greenhouse gases, while the Energy Commission’s Acting Executive Secretary, Eunice Biritwum, highlighted its potential to reduce energy costs and strengthen sustainability. With plans to install at least 150,000 units nationwide, starting in Accra, the initiative is seen as a game-changer for Ghana’s energy sector and climate commitments.