The Ghanaian government is set to initiate a competitive procurement process to boost solar power generation, according to Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan Mensah.
Speaking in an interview with Citi News at a third-party vendor forum organized by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana Commercial Bank and Text Gen in Accra, the minister outlined plans to attract investors to expand the nation’s renewable energy capacity.
Mr. Gyan Mensah stressed the government’s commitment to affordable and clean energy, highlighting solar power as a cost-effective alternative to thermal energy.
“We are going to go out very soon with a competitive procurement process to bring on board a lot of generators of power from the solar system,” he stated, underscoring that the initiative aims to secure competitive pricing for consumers.
The deputy minister explained that the process will not be open to all producers indiscriminately. Instead, it will be structured to ensure only the most viable bids are selected.
“It’s not just going to be like anyone who has to produce solar will just come in because we want to ensure that we get a very good price,” he noted.
The bidding process is expected to open soon, inviting potential investors to contribute to Ghana’s solar energy sector.
The move aligns with the government’s broader push towards renewable energy, as reflected in the rebranding of the Ministry of Energy to the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.
Mr. Gyan Mensah highlighted solar energy’s role in providing cleaner and cheaper electricity, stating,
“In our quest to have affordable electricity for our customers and consumers, we see solar as a very clean source of power.”
The announcement has sparked optimism among stakeholders, with many anticipating that the competitive procurement will attract significant investment and accelerate Ghana’s transition to a greener energy mix.
Further details on the bidding process are expected to be released in the coming weeks.