By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei
Ghana’s energy supply has stabilised, with surplus power now being exported to neighbouring countries, according to the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor.
Speaking at a press briefing during the 7th Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Regional Committee for Africa in Accra on September 4, 2025, Mr Jinapor said government efforts are geared towards achieving universal electricity access.
“Our power supply is fairly stable. We have enough, and we are even exporting. Our vision is to have a minimum of 10 per cent of our energy mix from renewables, excluding our hydro potential. Immediately, we want to deploy solar irrigation pumps across the country,” he said.
He explained that the deployment of solar irrigation pumps, modeled after India’s system, would support year-round farming, especially during the dry season. Plans are underway to sign an MoU with India to facilitate the initiative and provide training for local artisans.
At the ISA summit, which brought together 19 African Energy Ministers, representatives from 39 member countries and seven signatory nations—Mr Jinapor highlighted Africa’s energy inequities.
He noted that over 600 million Africans lack electricity access, while nearly one billion people are without clean cooking solutions, particularly in rural areas. Despite being the sunniest continent, Africa generates just four per cent of global solar power and receives less than two per cent of global clean energy investment.
“Universal access to energy is not merely a development goal, it is a moral imperative and central to achieving Sustainable Development Goal Seven by 2030,” the minister said. He added that Africa’s energy transition must empower communities and unlock resources for sustainable development, citing innovative solutions like Floating Solar Photovoltaics (FSPV) as key options.
