Ministry of Energy launches 10-year solar energy expansion roadmap
The Ministry of Energy has unveiled a 10-year roadmap to expand Ghana's solar energy capacity to 1,500 megawatts by 2035.
The Ministry of Energy has unveiled a 10-year National Solar Energy Expansion Roadmap targeting 1,500 megawatts of installed solar capacity by 2035, approximately 30 per cent of Ghana's projected electricity demand.
Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh said the roadmap outlined a mix of utility-scale solar farms, rooftop installations and off-grid solutions for rural communities.
The IFC and African Development Bank have expressed interest in co-financing the initiative, expected to crowd in over $2 billion in private investment.
Related stories
Tech & Education
ASUU-PLASU Declares Indefinite Strike Over Six Unresolved Demands, Shuts Down Plateau Varsity
ASUU's Plateau State University chapter has begun an indefinite strike after a 14-day ultimatum expired, citing unresolved demands including pension scheme commencement, unpaid wage award arrears, and alleged intimidation of union leaders.
Tech & Education
WAEC Result Crisis Worsens as Official Alleges Irregularities, Glitches
The crisis over WAEC’s 2026 school-candidate results has deepened after a senior WAEC official, Olanrewaju Fadehan, alleged glitches and irregularities in the computer-based examination, claiming affected candidates were disadvantaged in Mathematics, English and Igbo.
Tech & Education
How Students Can Win FG’s ₦365m National Laureate Prize
The Federal Government has opened the Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Prize, a ₦365 million annual scheme rewarding outstanding research across Nigeria’s universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, with institutional entries closing August 31, 2026
Tech & Education
How to Check and Accept Your Admission Offer on JAMB's CAPS Portal
A step-by-step guide to checking, accepting, or rejecting admission offers on JAMB's Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), including what each status message means and how to secure your university placement.
Comments (0)
Leave a comment
All comments are moderated before publishing. Your email is never published.