- Ghana has begun constructing a 200 MWp solar park in the Dawa Industrial Enclave, with plans to expand to 1,000 MWp by 2032.
- President Mahama says the project will power industrial growth, boost clean energy, and offer a 10% power discount to enclave industries.
Ghana has launched construction of what will become its largest solar power project as the government moves to expand clean energy and support industrial growth. President John Dramani Mahama on Monday broke ground on the Solar Park project at Agortor in the Dawa Industrial Enclave near Accra.
Solar for Industries Ltd, a subsidiary of LMI Holdings, is developing the project in two phases. The company will install an initial 100 MWp by December 2026, representing about 2% of Ghana’s power supply. A second 100 MWp will follow nine months later. The project is expected to scale up to 1,000 MWp by 2032, making it the largest private utility-scale solar farm in sub-Saharan Africa outside South Africa.
Meanwhile, Mahama stated that the project will support national environmental initiatives and enhance investor confidence. He noted that his administration aims to create a stable policy environment that encourages private investment and accelerates Ghana’s transition to clean energy.
Furthermore, he stated that Ghana’s long-term energy plan focuses on local generation from solar, wind, and hydropower, alongside efforts to restore forests and protect water bodies.
In addition, Kojo Aduhene, CEO of Quarm Investments, said industries in the Dawa Industrial Enclave will receive a 10% power discount once the solar plant begins supplying electricity. He also said the project aligns with Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy strategy and will support industrial expansion.
Key partners on the project include the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Enclave Power Company, John Murphy Construction, China International Water and Electric Corporation, and SgurrEnergy.