Tag: renewable energy in ghana
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Stakeholders urge focus on private sector to drive energy transition
For Ghana to attain its renewable energy target by 2030, the private sector’s role is critical. Government has over the years, been unable to attain its renewable energy target, revising it from 2020 to 2030 due to the failure to implement policies toward achieving the goal. Presently, renewable energy is just one per cent of…
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Partner private sector to attain renewable energy goals – IPPs to government
The Chamber of Independent Power Producers says for the government to attain its renewable energy target in the country’s energy mix, it is important that it includes the private sector. The government has over the years consistently failed to attain its target on renewables for the country. In an interview with Citi Business News, Chief…
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Sunon Asogli announces plans to venture into renewable energy
Sunon Asogli, Ghana’s leading Independent Power Producer has indicated plans to venture into the renewable energy space. According to the IPP, it plans on establishing a 50 megawatts wind power project in Ada with an estimated cost of 127 million dollars. The project will require 18 months to be completed and have a 20-year operational…
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Encourage private sector participation in renewable energy – Energy Consultant to government
Energy Consultant, Dr. Yussif Sulemana is calling on the government to create an enabling environment for the private sector to enter the renewable energy industry. Government has over the years been unable to attain its renewable energy target, revising it from 2020 to 2030 due to the failure to implement policies towards achieving the goal.…
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Parliament passes Bui Power Authority (Amendment), Bill 2020
Ghana is expected to make some progress in green energy as Parliament has passed into law the Bui Power Authority (Amendment), Bill 2020. The Bill is expected to empower the Bui Power Authority to develop renewable energy and other clean energy alternatives in the country. The Bill was laid in the House on Friday, 30th…
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IES demands more commitment from political parties on renewable energy
The Institute for Energy Security is demanding a lot more commitment from the governing New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress in the renewal energy sector. Both parties had made provision for renewable energy in their respective manifestos but the energy think tank believes such promises are not enough. Speaking to Citi Business News,…
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Solar Taxi introduces electric cars in Ghana
A green energy company, SolarTaxi Limited, is calling for better commitment towards the use of renewable energy in Ghana. Speaking at a press briefing to introduce its new electric vehicles onto the Ghanaian market, the Growth Associate of the company, Eugene Amponsah, said electric vehicles, as an innovative transportation alternative, have the potential to mitigate…