The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has commissioned a 532kWp ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) plant developed by Nexans Kabelmetal Ghana Limited, lauding the company’s leadership in renewable energy adoption.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on May 21, 2025, Mr Jinapor praised Nexans Kabelmetal for what he described as a forward-thinking and environmentally conscious investment. He stated that the plant served as a model of how private sector action can complement Ghana’s national energy vision.

“This solar installation is a powerful expression of our national vision to diversify Ghana’s energy mix and promote resilient, inclusive, and scalable renewable solutions,” he remarked.

Mr Jinapor reiterated the government’s commitment to facilitating renewable energy growth through key reforms. He cited the establishment of the Renewable Energy Authority, the Renewable Energy Investment and Green Transition Fund, and the recently launched National Net-Metering Tariff Guideline as major policy initiatives supporting solar producers and green investors.

He also revealed plans for a nationwide rollout of smart reversible meters by the end of 2025, which will allow households and businesses to export surplus solar power to the national grid — a move intended to increase efficiency and reduce dependency on fossil fuels.

The Minister announced that the Scaling-Up Renewable Energy Programme (SREP) will be launched on May 30, 2025, in Kete Krachi. The initiative aims to add 100MW of renewable energy to Ghana’s national grid through mini-grids, rooftop solar systems for SMEs and public institutions, and solar home systems for off-grid households.

Preparations, he added, are ongoing for Phase Two of SREP, which will extend clean energy access to over 150 islands in the Afram Plains, aligning with the government’s target of 99.8% national electricity access by 2030.

Underscoring the importance of rooftop solar systems, Mr Jinapor highlighted their role in securing energy independence and ensuring Ghanaian products remain competitive on global markets that increasingly prioritise sustainability.

He also framed the commissioning as a symbol of broader national ambition, stating, “This is more than a facility — it’s a milestone in our collective resolve to build a green, sustainable economy powered by innovation and public-private partnerships.”

The Minister congratulated Nexans Kabelmetal for its initiative and commitment to Ghana’s energy transformation, describing their effort as “the bricks of Ghana’s green future, brick by solar-powered brick.”

He reaffirmed the government’s dedication to supporting local industry and ensuring favourable policies benefit Ghanaian enterprises in the renewable energy space.