Ghana has announced a comprehensive US$3.4 billion clean energy investment programme aimed at reshaping the country’s power sector and boosting its contribution to Africa’s renewable energy drive.

The five-year plan, launched at the 3rd Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA 2025) in Accra, outlines sweeping targets intended to scale up green energy production and strengthen private-sector participation in the sector.

Minister for Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor, who unveiled the initiative, said the government is committed to building a resilient and future-ready energy system.

“We have taken bold, decisive steps to grow our renewable energy sector in ways that will support long-term economic transformation,” he said.

Under the plan, Ghana aims to add 1,400MW of renewable power, install 400 mini-grids nationwide, roll out over 100 fast-charging stations to support electric mobility, and expand the use of solar-powered water pumping infrastructure to enhance agriculture.

Mr Jinapor noted that progress is already evident, citing Ghana’s status as host of Africa’s largest single rooftop solar project—a 16.8MW installation—and President John Dramani Mahama’s recent commissioning of a 200MW solar facility with an expected expansion to 1,000MW by 2032.

The Minister also addressed the broader African context, stressing that the continent’s abundant renewable resources should translate into improved energy access.

“It is unacceptable that a continent endowed with immense solar potential continues to battle energy poverty,” he said.

“With collective action, harnessing even 20% of our renewable resources can eliminate energy poverty and drive sustainable development.”

He emphasised that partnerships among governments, investors, and development institutions remain essential to making this vision a reality.