The President of the Republic of Ghana, H. E. John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s readiness to lead Africa’s new wave of industrial transformation, powered by clean and sustainable energy.
He made this known during the sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a Solar Park at Agortor in the Dawa Industrial Enclave, Greater Accra Region.
The President mentioned that, the project, spearheaded by Solar for Industries Limited (SFI), a subsidiary of LMI Holdings, will deliver 200 megawatts peak (MWp) of solar energy in its first phase, representing about two percent of Ghana’s total power supply.
According to him, the initial 100MWp capacity is expected to be completed by December 2026, with the second phase following nine months later. It is projected to expand to 1,000MWp by 2032, making it the largest private utility-scale solar facility in sub-Saharan Africa outside South Africa.
He commended the vision behind the project, describing it as a significant step towards Ghana’s clean industrial revolution. He said the initiative complements national environmental efforts, including the Blue Water Guards, Tree for Life Reforestation Programme, and the Clean Ghana Campaign.
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, who doubles as the Member of Parliament ( MP) for Ningo-Prampram, described the day as “a great one in the annals of the nation,” symbolizing light and progress.
He praised the President for his consistency in delivering on his promises, noting that “like God who created light out of darkness, the President is ushering Ghana into an era of energy-driven transformation.”
Hon. Samuel Nartey George reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to supporting the country’s digital and industrial growth through sustainable energy and technology-driven innovation.
