{"id":222555,"date":"2024-10-01T09:44:34","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T09:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/01\/bui-power-to-expand-solar-capacity-explore-wind-energy\/"},"modified":"2024-10-01T09:44:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T09:44:34","slug":"bui-power-to-expand-solar-capacity-explore-wind-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/01\/bui-power-to-expand-solar-capacity-explore-wind-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"Bui Power to expand solar capacity, explore wind energy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Bui Power Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing Ghana\u2019s abundant sunshine to generate renewable energy and meet the country\u2019s growing electricity demands.<\/p>\n<p>During a recent visit to the 50MW solar power plant in Yendi, CEO Ing. Samuel Kofi Dzamesi highlighted the authority\u2019s strategic plans to expand its solar capacity and explore alternative energy sources.<\/p>\n<p>The $59 million 50MW solar power plant, currently under construction by First Sky Limited, is expected to be operational within eight years and will be repaid by the Bui Power Authority.<\/p>\n<p>The project is part of the authority\u2019s efforts to provide reliable power distribution to Ghanaians.<\/p>\n<p>Dzamesi emphasised the significance of the project, stating, \u201cSo this is what we are doing. Now, this project is not only for the solar. We are also constructing buildings to house the workers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have a powerhouse here, which will ensure that the power is evacuated onto the critical line. And I want to say that Bui Power is very strategic in ensuring that we build more solar plants. God has blessed us with the sun and the sun, you don\u2019t need to go and buy it before you produce the power.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The CEO expressed optimism about the potential for expansion, saying, \u201cSo we hope that here the land is enough to build 100 megawatts. So we are praying that when the contractor completes this first phase and we start selling, we\u2019ll enter into another agreement with him to continue with another 50 megawatts to make it 100 megawatts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, as NEDCO will tell you, the whole northern region uses about 300 to 400 megawatts. Bui Power is going to give you 100 megawatts so that the electricity consumption and frequency in the northern region will be very smooth, this is what we have.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dzamesi highlighted the benefits of partnering with a Ghanaian-owned company, noting that Bui Power has the experience and expertise to supervise and design solar plants, regardless of technology.<\/p>\n<p>He also announced that the authority has initiated pilot projects in wind energy to accelerate its transition towards sustainable power generation.<\/p>\n<p>However, he acknowledged that there are limitations to solar power, emphasising the need for diversification and exploration of alternative energy sources.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow, again, the good news is that because it\u2019s a Ghanaian-owned company, everybody here is a Ghanaian. Bui Power has the experience to supervise design and ensure that we have solar plants, no matter the technology in this country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are going to do that. We have also started to do pilot projects in wind so that we can be able to move fast in the track of renewable energy. And I want to say that we should understand that there is a limitation to solar.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spam, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bui Power Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing Ghana\u2019s abundant sunshine to generate renewable energy and meet the country\u2019s growing electricity demands. During a recent visit to the 50MW solar power plant in Yendi, CEO Ing. 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