Government has launched a new digital application to boost the country’s transition to renewable energy by making it easier for households, businesses and institutions to sign onto the national net-metering programme.
Net metering allows consumers who generate electricity through solar PV systems to feed excess power into the national grid in exchange for credits, reducing their overall energy costs.
Speaking at the launch in Accra on Thursday, Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, said the new web portal is designed to streamline applications and significantly expand solar uptake.
“This user-friendly platform will enable homes, businesses, and industry players to apply for smart meters for both captive and renewable energy systems. It will also allow us to track all solar installations nationwide, he said.
He noted that the initiative aligns with broader efforts to diversify Ghana’s energy mix and is supported by the Government of Ghana, the African Development Bank, the Climate Investment Funds, and the Swiss Government. Swiss Ambassador Simone Giger said the digital platform will improve document submission, system monitoring, reporting, and data management to enhance accountability across the renewable-energy value chain.
Acting Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, Eunice Biritwum, added that the application will eliminate administrative delays and enhance coordination among partnering institutions, including the Commission and the Energy Ministry.
Country Manager of the African Development Bank Group, Eyerusalem Fasika, highlighted the Bank’s US$27 millioninvestment in Ghana’s renewable-energy drive, noting that the funding supports the ongoing mini-grid PV and net-metering project under the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.
The new platform is expected to accelerate national solar adoption and provide consumers with a more efficient pathway to clean, affordable energy.