Ghana has announced a bold US$3.4 billion renewable energy investment plan aimed at positioning the country as a continental frontrunner in clean power development.
The announcement was made in Accra on Wednesday by Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, during the 3rd Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA 2025).
Hon. Jinapor explained that the five-year plan outlines Ghana’s roadmap for expanding its green energy capacity, driven largely by private-sector participation.
The initiative targets the installation of 1,400MW of renewable energy, the deployment of 400 mini-grids, and the establishment of more than 100 fast-charging stations across the country.
He added that the plan will also accelerate solar-powered water pumping systems to strengthen agricultural productivity.
Highlighting current progress, the Minister noted that Ghana now hosts Africa’s largest single 16.8MW rooftop solar installation.
He further revealed that President John Dramani Mahama recently broke ground for a 200MW solar project, set to grow to 1,000MW by 2032, marking a major milestone in Ghana’s clean energy expansion.
Hon. Jinapor stressed that Africa, home to 60% of global solar potential, must leverage its renewable advantage to overcome persistent energy poverty.
He called on African leaders, investors, and industry players to unite behind a shared energy transition agenda.
According to him, harnessing merely 20% of the continent’s renewable resources could eliminate energy poverty and drive sustainable development across Africa.