Ghana launches new solar project to power the 24-hour economy, announced President John Dramani Mahama at a sod-cutting ceremony in Agotorma, where the multi-purpose Solar for Industries Project was unveiled. The project forms a core part of the nation’s drive to keep factories, export zones and logistics centres operating round-the-clock under the 24-Hour Economy vision.
Mahama noted that the facility to be built in partnership with PAC Solar, Quam Investment and the International Finance Corporation will supply clean, stable and affordable electricity to Ghana’s manufacturing and export hubs. The aim is to raise the share of renewables in the national energy mix to at least 15 % and reduce the cost burden on industry.
The manufacturing sectors and export zones are expected to gain significantly from reliable power, enabling extended operations and higher productivity. Mahama said the project marked a shift away from highly-volatile fuel imports and toward domestic, renewable energy sources a key pillar of the 24-Hour Economy policy.
Energy analysts welcomed the announcement, saying it could strengthen Ghana’s industrial competitiveness and support job creation in the green economy. They cautioned, however, that implementation risks remain including financing, grid integration and ensuring that manufacturing firms actually benefit from the expanded power supply.
The project also aligns with Ghana’s broader strategy of repositioning as a regional industrial hub under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). If efficiently executed, the solar scheme could help reduce operational costs for businesses, attract investment and accelerate shift to a high-productivity economy operating 24/7.
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