President John Dramani Mahama has launched the Solar for Industries Project, a major renewable energy initiative designed to power Ghana’s emerging 24-hour economy and accelerate industrial development.
The President made the announcement during a sod-cutting ceremony for the Multi-purpose Solar Energy Project at the Dawa Industrial Park in Agotor in the Greater Accra region on Thursday. He said the project would deliver clean, stable, and affordable electricity to support manufacturing and export zones across the country.
President Mahama emphasized that the initiative forms part of government’s broader commitment to expand access to renewable energy and promote sustainable industrialization under the National Renewable Energy Master Plan.
“The Solar for Industries Project, powered by PAC Solar in partnership with Quam Investment, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Chinese EPC contractors, marks a significant shift towards renewable industrial energy,” the President stated.
According to President Mahama, the project will provide dedicated power to key production areas, ensuring that factories and manufacturing hubs can operate around the clock — a key component of the 24-hour economy policy.
“This facility will produce clean, stable, and affordable electricity dedicated to Ghana’s manufacturing and export zones. This is the core of our 24-hour economy and our industrial recovery programme,” he added.
The Solar for Industries Project is expected to help Ghana achieve a renewable energy share of at least 15 percent in the national energy mix. It also aims to reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels, lower production costs, and enhance the competitiveness of local industries.
The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to investing in renewable energy infrastructure as a means to drive economic growth, create jobs, and position Ghana as a leader in green industrialization across Africa.