- The National Clean Energy Programme aims to install 137MW of rooftop solar power across 4,000 installations in Ghana.
- It will reduce emissions, enhance energy security, and attract private investment in clean energy.
Ghana and Switzerland have launched a $200 million National Clean Energy Programme (NCEP) to accelerate the installation of rooftop solar across the country. The initiative represents Ghana’s first clean energy project under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Switzerland’s KliK Foundation leads the project with support from Ghana’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition (MoEnGT). The programme aims to expand access to affordable renewable energy for homes, small businesses, and industries.
During the launch in Accra, EPA Deputy Executive Director Felix Addo-Okyeireh described the initiative as “a major step forward in Ghana’s clean energy transition.” He explained that the National Clean Energy Programme demonstrates how Ghana is utilising the international carbon market to achieve measurable emission reductions.
The project aims to install approximately 4,000 rooftop solar systems, generating around 137 megawatts (MW) of power. These installations will help reduce carbon emissions, enhance energy security, and stimulate private investment in renewable technologies.
Mr Addo-Okyeireh said Ghana’s partnership with Switzerland on carbon markets began in 2020, after parliament ratified a bilateral climate agreement. He emphasised that this collaboration has paved the way for large-scale climate mitigation projects, including the rooftop solar initiative.
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition stated that the NCEP aligns with Ghana’s long-term sustainability goals. It supports the country’s Energy Transition Framework and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The Ministry added that the programme promotes innovation, job creation, and inclusive growth.
Officials encouraged investors, partners, and innovators to join the effort. They emphasised that a cleaner and more resilient Ghana requires broad cooperation.
Switzerland’s Ambassador to Ghana, Simone Giger, applauded Ghana’s leadership in advancing renewable energy and climate action. She noted that while electricity access stands at 90%, fossil fuels still generate over 60% of power. Ghana, she added, must diversify its energy mix to achieve its net-zero target by 2070.
Ghana’s Energy Transition Framework and upcoming Renewable Energy Master Plan (2026–2030) will guide this shift toward a greener and more self-reliant energy future.