The Ministry of Energy has approved a $3.4 billion renewable energy program aimed at transforming Ghana’s energy landscape, with a strong focus on public institutions such as schools, hospitals, and universities.

Speaking at a stakeholder engagement on DRE solutions under the LEAF Assessment Project on August 7, 2025, Seth Mahu, a representative of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, said the program will cover a wide range of clean energy solutions, including off-grid and distributed renewable systems, grid-tied installations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and electric vehicles (EVs).

According to him, the initiative forms part of a broader government effort to expand access to sustainable and affordable power while easing the burden on the national grid.

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As part of the rollout, over 12,000 renewable energy units have been earmarked for deployment in public secondary schools and hospitals across the country.

He mentioned that the procurement process is almost complete and awaiting final approval from the bank before the bidding documents can be shared.

"The procurement for this is at an advanced stage. We are waiting for the bank’s 'no objection' on the bidding documents, after which we will launch the process so these systems can be installed in secondary schools," he said.

Universities will also benefit through a dedicated initiative known as Government’s Solar, a loan-funded program supported by the German government through KfW Bank.

As part of this plan, the University of Ghana will receive a 3.5-megawatt ground-mounted solar system that will feed directly into the campus power lines.

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