On Thursday, Herbert Krapah, Ghana's Minister of State for Energy, inaugurated Africa's largest rooftop solar installation in the city of Tema.
It marks a significant step forward in its renewable energy efforts. The cost of construction of the project is $17 million, and it is owned by the local LMI Holding Company Limited. The solar power will be distributed to clients within the Tema Free Zone Enclave industrial area, the media reported.
“With a capacity of 16.82 MW, this project contributes to our vision of building a greener, more sustainable future for our people,” Krapah wrote on X.
Additionally, he reportedly praised the IFC for financing the project and other LMI initiatives, urging the organization to extend similar support to other private companies in the solar energy sector. Krapah emphasized that the project would not only create jobs but also empower young people by offering skills training. Moreover, Ghanaian engineers and technicians are responsible for the construction, connection, and installation of the entire project, according to reports.
South Africa is not lagging behind its West African counterpart and is also making every possible effort to “green” its energy sector. Earlier in July, South Africa's Energy Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, emphasized his dedication to an “ultra-aggressive” shift away from coal, a primary energy source for the nation. South Africa has the capacity to emerge as a leader in renewable energy, considering its significant potential in solar and wind energy.