The Association of Ghanaian Solar Industries has raised alarm that the country could be losing out investments in the renewable energy industry as a result of government move to restrict importation and installation of solar equipment.
According to the association, some of its members have relocated to Liberia and other neighboring countries because the Energy Commission has placed a temporary ban on new licenses.
General Secretary, Agyenim Boateng told Joy Business at the Engineering Procurement and Construction meeting by Huawei and Jubaili bros in Accra that certain policy directives to stop businesses from installing solar equipment with prior approval by the Energy Commission is counterproductive.
“As we speak, many of our members have decided to move out of the country with their investments due to these policies on mini grid solar and renewable equipment to neighboring countries like Liberia and other West African countries. We can’t continue like this as a country if we want a sustainable use of energy because this is a matter of concern globally. Also it is likely to push about 700 jobs away from the country” he said.
The association is therefore making an appeal to government to reconsider its decision to save jobs in the industry.
Head of Solar at Jubaili Bros, Sampson Amanya advised businesses to fall on solar and other forms of renewable energy due to the current ongoing climate change policy initiatives and cost of power.
The meeting was aimed at introducing stakeholders to the new trends of products emerging in the industry.
Latest Stories
-
Access Bank Ghana Plc records commendable financial growth in quarter one, 2024
11 mins -
GFA DC charges Bashir Hayford over alleged misconduct in Bechem Utd game
19 mins -
MTN FA Cup: Dreams FC beat Soccer Intellectuals to make semis
1 hour -
Ayorkor Botchwey champions transformative investment, trade agenda
1 hour -
KNUST, University of Rwanda share experiences in implementation of Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
2 hours -
Top 10 most visited tourist sites in Ghana 2023
2 hours -
Cecilia Dapaah case: I will reopen investigation into alleged acts of corruption – Mahama
2 hours -
GRA boss charges customs officers to be professional ahead of 2024 general elections
3 hours -
NPP thanks stakeholders for successful Ejisu by-election
3 hours -
Bawumia promises to involve chiefs in licensing miners if elected President
3 hours -
Koda should have visited the pastor to avert the prophecy – Ajagurajah
3 hours -
Emotional support alligator taken and released in swamp
3 hours -
A mate is a mate, Bawumia can’t be in the driver’s seat – NDC Communicator
3 hours -
Over 400 million Google accounts have used passkeys, but our passwordless future remains elusive
3 hours -
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park surpasses Aburi Gardens as most visited site in 2023 – GTA
3 hours