Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has outlined the government’s five-point agenda for achieving a sustainable renewable energy transition.
Speaking at the Sustainable Energy Policy Dialogue 2025, organized by the Centre of Excellence in Public Utility Regulation (CEPUR) at GIMPA, the Minister emphasized the need to accelerate green energy adoption.
Key among the initiatives is the establishment of a Renewable Energy and Green Transition Fund, which will support research and development of home-grown green technologies, provide solar-powered outboard motors for fishing, equip chip compounds with solar panels, install electric vehicle charging systems, and deploy renewable energy solutions in hospitals, schools, and small businesses.
Jinapor further announced the government’s plan to install solar-powered streetlights nationwide to enhance security and reduce electricity tariff burdens on state institutions.
He highlighted the role of strategic partners such as SECO, KfW, AfDB, GIZ, and the World Bank in fast-tracking Ghana’s goal of achieving 90% electricity access this year through the deployment of renewable energy mini-grids. As part of the green transition policy, the government also plans to establish the Renewable Energy Authority to oversee the management of the Green Transition Fund and drive investments in sustainable energy.
The Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to implementing an open and competitive process for renewable capacity procurement.
With support from the World Bank, Ghana is developing a standardized Power Purchase Agreement to attract credible investors and ensure competitive pricing in the renewable energy sector.
“As a country, we will sustainably develop all our energy resources to sustain our development and create jobs,” Jinapor stated, calling on stakeholders to collaborate with the government in achieving an optimal energy mix for reliable and affordable power supply.
