The Ghanaian government today announced a massive renewable energy project that will lower the country’s carbon footprint and increase energy security, marking a major step towards sustainable development. At a press conference in Accra, President Nana Akufo-Addo unveiled the plan, which aims to raise the proportion of renewable energy in the country’s energy mix to 30% by 2030.
The initiative, called “Ghana Green Energy Drive,” would concentrate on using biomass, wind, and solar energy. The President underlined how crucial it is to switch to clean energy sources in order to fight climate change and guarantee a sustainable future for coming generations.
“This program demonstrates our dedication to both economic resilience and environmental sustainability. President Akufo-Addo stated, “We want to meet our energy needs while also protecting the environment.”
Large-scale solar farm construction in the Northern Region, wind energy projects along the coast, and the promotion of biomass energy solutions in rural communities are some of the initiative’s main elements. To finance and carry out these initiatives, the government will collaborate with members of the corporate sector and global organizations.
The Ghana Energy Commission and other pertinent organizations will assist the Ministry of Energy in leading the program. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister of Energy, outlined the anticipated advantages of the project, which include improved energy access for disadvantaged communities, employment creation, and technological improvement.
“We are investing in our people’s future as well as in infrastructure. In addition to offering training and capacity building for our workers, this program will generate thousands of employment in the green energy sector, Dr. Prempeh said.
Representatives from a range of industries, including foreign partners, environmental activists, and energy specialists, attended the launch ceremony. Many have praised the action as a positive step for Ghana’s energy strategy and environmental preservation initiatives.
