A newly commissioned solar power facility by Nexans Kabelmetal Ghana Limited is being hailed as a major turning point in Ghana’s energy transformation—one led increasingly by the private sector.
Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, officially commissioned the 532-kilowatt peak (kWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant on May 21, 2025, positioning it as a model for how private investment can drive Ghana’s shift toward sustainable energy.
In his address at the commissioning ceremony, Mr. Jinapor praised Nexans Kabelmetal for taking bold steps towards energy independence and environmental responsibility. “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,” he said.
The plant, a ground-mounted solar installation located at the company’s premises, feeds directly into operations, reducing dependence on the national grid and cutting carbon emissions. For Ghana, it represents a broader trend: businesses embracing clean energy solutions not only for sustainability but also for economic competitiveness.
“The bricks of Ghana’s green future, brick by solar-powered brick”
The Minister described the solar project as a powerful example of what is possible when the private sector aligns with national development goals. He noted that solar systems like this one are key to helping Ghana reduce reliance on fossil fuels and build resilience in the energy sector.
Mr. Jinapor used the occasion to outline several government initiatives designed to support and scale renewable energy. These include the establishment of the Renewable Energy Authority, a dedicated Renewable Energy Investment and Green Transition Fund, and the recently launched National Net-Metering Tariff Guideline, which encourages decentralized solar power generation.
One of the key reforms in motion is the rollout of smart reversible meters, expected to be completed nationwide by the end of 2025. These meters will allow households and businesses to feed excess electricity generated from their solar panels back into the national grid—a move that is expected to incentivize solar adoption and drive down operational costs for industries.
Renewables as a lever for competitiveness
Mr. Jinapor also linked renewable energy to Ghana’s long-term industrial growth, arguing that solar power will be instrumental in reducing the overhead costs of local manufacturers. “Rooftop solar is not just a green solution—it’s a business solution,” he remarked. “It positions Ghanaian manufacturers to compete globally by aligning with the world’s shift to sustainable production.”
Looking ahead, he announced the upcoming launch of the Scaling-Up Renewable Energy Programme (SREP) in Kete Krachi on May 30. The initiative aims to inject an additional 100 megawatts of renewable energy into the national grid. This will be achieved through mini-grids, rooftop solar installations, and solar home systems for off-grid communities.
A second phase of the programme, still in development, will extend solar-powered electricity to more than 150 islands in the Afram Plains, pushing Ghana closer to its ambitious target of 99.8% national electricity access by 2030.
As the country works to build a future powered by clean energy, the Nexans solar facility has become a symbol—not just of what the private sector can do, but of what Ghana is determined to become
