By Staff Writer
The government is set to expand the use of renewable energy in public universities as part of efforts to advance Ghana’s energy transition and reduce reliance on conventional sources of power.
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, disclosed this when he engaged Vice Chancellors of public universities to explore ways of strengthening collaboration between industry and academia.
The engagement focused on how research, innovation and knowledge exchange could be harnessed to support Ghana’s transition to a greener energy future while contributing to the country’s broader economic transformation.
Dr Jinapor said the government planned to provide solar power systems for academic facilities across public universities to enable them to meet their electricity needs through renewable energy.
The initiative, he said, would be complemented by the installation of all-in-one solar-powered streetlights on university campuses.
The move forms part of broader government efforts to promote renewable energy, improve energy efficiency and support sustainable development within public institutions.
The Energy and Green Transition Minister emphasised the important role of universities in Ghana’s energy transformation, particularly through research, innovation and the development of solutions tailored to the country’s energy needs.
He said the government would continue to create the necessary enabling environment for academia to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s energy future and economic development.
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