Tag: Energy Commission
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Stakeholders call for subsidies, tax exemptions to boost adoption of electric cars [Video]
Stakeholders in Ghana’s nascent electric car space are calling for tax breaks and subsidies to boost the adoption of electric cars in the country. According to the Energy Commission of Ghana, there are over a thousand full electric and semi-electric vehicles on the country’s roads. But is there room for increased adoption, and what needs…
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Fuel stations to undergo electrical wiring audit
The Energy Commission is set to launch an audit of all electrical wiring at the various fuel stations by the end of this month [October]. The move is among others to ensure compliance by the various fuel stations with the mandatory ten year audit of all electrical wiring systems. Citi Business News understands that the…
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Ghana woos investors for renewable energy production
The Ministry of Energy is optimistic of meeting its ambitious ten percent target of installed renewable energy capacity by 2020, with the completion of the relevant policy and regulatory framework. The move is also expected to drive down the high cost of power in the country. At present, renewable energy accounts for only one percent…
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Electronics dealers demand strict regulation from Energy Commission
Distributors of electronic appliances want the Energy Commission to intensify the regulation of the importation of substandard products unto the Ghanaian market. According to them, the situation has led to a relative increase in energy consumption. They further state that some of these products are not durable. Speaking to Citi Business News, the Chief Operations…