President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana’s new Solar for Industries Project will play a central role in driving the country’s 24-hour economy and boosting industrial productivity.
Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the Multi-purpose Solar Energy Project at the Dawa Industrial Park in Agotor on Thursday, November 6, President Mahama said the initiative will provide clean, stable, and affordable electricity to power manufacturing and export zones across Ghana.
He explained that the project is part of the government’s broader effort to expand renewable energy access and support sustainable industrialisation under the National Renewable Energy Master Plan. The initiative is expected to help Ghana achieve a 15% renewable energy share in the national energy mix.
“The Solar Industry Project, powered by PAC Solar in partnership with Quam Investment, the International Finance Corporation, and Chinese EPC contractors, represents a major shift toward renewable industrial energy,” President Mahama said.
He noted that consistent and affordable energy supply is essential to the success of the government’s 24-hour economy policy and industrial recovery programme.
“This facility will produce clean, stable, and affordable electricity dedicated to Ghana’s manufacturing and export zones, and this is the core of our 24-hour economy and our industrial recovery programme,” he stated.
The project, once completed, is expected to reduce energy costs for industries, create green jobs, and enhance Ghana’s competitiveness in the global market. It will also help attract private investment into renewable infrastructure, positioning Ghana as a regional leader in sustainable energy transition.
President Mahama also reflected on past energy sector reforms, remarking that “PDS wasn’t a bad idea, just mishandled,” emphasizing the importance of learning from previous experiences to ensure transparency and efficiency in future energy initiatives.
