In a significant step towards sustainable energy, Africa’s largest solar rooftop installation was recently inaugurated in Ghana. The country’s Minister of State for Energy, Herbert Krapah, announced the launch on Thursday, highlighting the project’s potential to transform the region’s energy landscape.
The expansive solar installation spans 95,745 square meters, an area equivalent to 20 football fields, and is located in the city of Tema. Funded by the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), the project is designed to generate 24.7 GWh of clean energy annually.
Owned by the local LMI Holding Company Limited, the project cost $17 million to build. The solar electricity generated will be distributed to customers in the Tema Free Zone Enclave industrial area.
“With a capacity of 16.82MW, this project contributes to our vision of building a greener, more sustainable future for our people,” Krapah wrote on X.
Krapah expressed gratitude to the IFC for their financial support of this and other LMI initiatives. He also called for similar assistance to be extended to other private solar energy enterprises. The minister emphasized the project’s broader impact, including job creation and skill training for the youth, thereby empowering the local workforce. Notably, the entire project’s construction, connection, and installation were carried out by Ghanaian engineers and personnel.
This development follows Ghana’s recent launch of West Africa’s largest floating solar PV system in June. This innovative project, which combines solar and hydro resources, is expected to supply at least 10% of the country’s power once fully operational.
Ghana’s commitment to renewable energy is evident through these groundbreaking projects, positioning the country as a leader in sustainable energy initiatives in the region.
