The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving at least 10% renewable energy penetration in the country’s electricity generation mix by 2030, with the Bui Power Authority (BPA) expected to spearhead efforts towards meeting the target.

Energy and Green Transition Minister, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, said all institutions within the energy sector must align their programmes and investments with the national clean energy agenda.

Speaking at the Bui Power Authority’s Annual Stakeholders Meeting in Accra, Dr Jinapor said the government remains focused on increasing renewable energy capacity while improving energy security and sustainability.

“Government remains firmly committed to achieving at least ten percent renewable energy penetration in the national electricity generation mix by 2030, and every institution within the sector must align its programmes and investments with this national objective,” he said.

The Minister said government has established the necessary policy and regulatory framework to encourage investment in clean energy, strengthen grid resilience and expand access to electricity.

He cited the Renewable Energy Master Plan, the amended Renewable Energy Act and the National Energy Transition Framework as key instruments guiding Ghana’s transition towards cleaner energy sources.

Dr Jinapor said the amended mandate of the Bui Power Authority under Act 1046 places the institution at the centre of Ghana’s renewable energy expansion efforts.

He charged the Authority to continue leading the development of clean energy projects, particularly in solar power generation and energy storage.

Among the priority projects he mentioned were the completion of additional phases of the solar programme at the Bui Generating Station, the 50-megawatt peak Yendi Solar Project, and the development of new solar facilities with battery storage systems in parts of the northern regions.

The Minister added that government expects ongoing 145-megawatt peak solar projects to become operational this year, with continued policy support to accelerate renewable energy development.

He also highlighted the importance of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), saying it would improve grid stability, support the integration of intermittent renewable energy and enhance the reliability of electricity supply.

Ghana’s renewable energy contribution currently remains relatively low, estimated at about 1–2% of the national electricity generation mix when large hydro sources are excluded.

Achieving the 2030 target will therefore require increased investment in renewable energy infrastructure, improved regulatory support and stronger collaboration among institutions within the energy sector.