The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has reaffirmed its strong commitment to expanding Ghana’s renewable energy capacity, spotlighting the Enertrag Ghana project as a critical pillar in the country's sustainable energy agenda.

This assurance was delivered during a stakeholder engagement held in Accra, bringing together key players in the energy sector, including the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), and the Energy Commission.

The meeting focused on the progress and future direction of the Enertrag Ghana initiative, led by European renewable energy giant, Enertrag.

Eric Yankah, Country Manager for Enertrag Ghana, highlighted the company’s over three decades of global experience in renewable energy.

“We are dedicated to producing clean, reliable energy and are proud to contribute to Ghana’s decarbonisation journey,” he said.

Ing. Seth Mahu, Director of Renewable Energy at the Ministry, praised the initiative, describing it as one of the most strategic renewable energy projects earmarked for integration into Ghana’s national grid by 2030.

He noted that the Enertrag Ghana project has already been included in the Ministry’s new five-year strategic energy plan, underscoring its high-priority status.

Ing. Mahu further revealed that the Ministry is considering a revision of its renewable energy targets under the Ghana Renewable Energy Master Plan, aiming to double the country’s commitment to 2,000 megawatts of installed renewable capacity by 2030.

He also emphasised the significance of complementary infrastructure, pointing to ongoing efforts to secure financing from Germany’s KfW Development Bank for the Accra-Kumasi transmission line upgrade.

This project is considered crucial for strengthening Ghana’s energy corridor and ensuring readiness for large-scale renewable energy integration.

Addressing Enertrag’s timeline to deliver its first power by 2027, Ing. Mahu acknowledged the potential challenges but assured stakeholders of the Ministry’s full support.

“We are at a pivotal moment in Ghana’s energy transformation.

Private sector collaboration is essential as we pursue initiatives such as the 24-Hour Economy and the forthcoming Renewable City project,” he said.

The Electricity Company of Ghana pledged closer collaboration with the Ministry and called for consistent engagement and transparent information flow to facilitate the smooth integration of renewable energy projects into the national grid.

ECG also urged investors to prioritise early grid impact studies to ensure alignment with existing infrastructure.

All sector stakeholders—including ECG, GRIDCo, the Energy Commission, and development partners—were encouraged to adopt an “open-book” approach and work under the Ministry’s guidance to promote a harmonised and sustainable energy transition.