- The Bui Power Authority is adding another 40MW of solar on land and 10MW floating solar onto the Ghana national grid.
- A Deputy Minister of Energy, John Kobina Abbam Aboah Sanie, observed that BPA’s commitment to expanding renewable energy capacity was exemplary.
The Bui Power Authority (BPA) will add another 40 megawatts (MW) of solar on land and 10MW floating solar to the Ghana national grid by the end of October 2024, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Samuel Kofi Dzamesi, has said.
He said efforts were also underway to acquire lands around substations in Bawku, Sawla, Tumu, Buipe, Tamale and Zebilla for similar projects. These developments, Dzamesi explained, formed part of the BPA’s initiative to increase viable renewable energy in the country’s energy mix.
Addressing BPA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Accra on August 30, 2024, Mr Dzamesi said the construction of a 50MW photovoltaic (PV) solar facility with substation improvements in Yendi was ongoing.
He said the project would be about 8 per cent completed by the end of 2024, adding that 30MW of the 50MW would be inaugurated in October this year. Dzamesi stated that the BPA was committed to the development of solar PV in the northern regions of Ghana.
The BPA CEO said procurement for feasibility studies for run-off-the-river hydroscopes on the Pra, Ankobra and Tano in the Western Region and a small mini-hydroscope on the Wli waterfall had also commenced this year. He said the study would provide the needed consideration for possible future developments.
“From increasing our footprint in renewable energy capacity to partnering innovative solutions, good corporate governance, enhanced operations and improved revenues, each milestone has brought us closer to our vision of becoming the sub-regional leader in renewable energy generation,” he said.
Mr Dzamesi added, “Our dedication to sustainability and cutting-edge technology has not only driven our success but also solidified our commitment to a greener, more sustainable future.” He said environmental sustainability continued to be at the forefront of the authority’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts.
In that regard, he said through investment in renewable energy projects and carbon offset programmes, the authority was reducing its carbon footprint and mitigating the impacts of climate change. Additionally, he said the conservation initiatives were preserving precious ecosystems and biodiversity, and ensuring a healthy planet for future generations.
Deputy Minister of Energy, John Kobina Abbam Aboah Sanie, observed that BPA’s commitment to expanding renewable energy capacity was exemplary and in line with the national vision for a sustainable energy future.
He said in 2023, the BPA demonstrated great leadership in renewable energy through the successful development and expansion of the true 250-megawatt peak solar hydro hybrid project.
That initiative, which included land-based and floating solar PV plants, according to Mr Sanie, was a testament to the BPA’s innovative approach to maximising power generation.
He said the project not only strengthened the energy security of the country but also showcased the potential of the country as a leader in renewable energy within the sub region.