Accra, Oct. 24, GNA. The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced that the establishment of the National Renewable Energy Agency is on track, with operations expected to begin by mid-2026.
Dr Robert B. M. Sogbadji, Deputy Director for Power at the Ministry, said the Agency would function as a “one-stop shop” for renewable energy investments and development, streamlining coordination among investors, regulators, and implementing institutions.
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“The Agency is going to create a one-stop shop for all renewable energy investments and support,” Dr Sogbadji told the Ghana News Agency on the sidelines of the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) Investment Forum.
“My best bet will be at the end of the second quarter next year because it has to undergo the parliamentary review process before it can be implemented,” he added.
He said Ghana’s collaboration under the APRA initiative had strengthened investor confidence and encouraged the government to scale up its renewable energy ambitions under the Renewable Energy Master Plan.
“Based on the APRA partnership and what is in store for us, it has given us the zeal to increase our targets and not be afraid to aim higher. APRA has shown that they are ready to support us with a lot of funding, so our focus now is to make sure projects are bankable to attract investment,” he said.
Dr Sogbadji stated that Ghana’s strong record with international development partners had reinforced global confidence in its energy transition process.
On environmental sustainability, he said the government was taking proactive measures to manage electronic waste from solar and electric mobility systems.
“This is one of the big issues we are discussing to make sure there is an e-waste processing plant. One such facility is under construction at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, and when completed, it should be able to recycle electronic waste,” he said.
With Ghana’s transition toward electric mobility and battery-based energy systems, e-waste volumes are projected to increase significantly over the next 30 years. The government is therefore encouraging private sector participation in developing sustainable recycling infrastructure.
Dr Sogbadji also noted that efforts were underway to expand bio-ethanol production using cassava and sweet sorghum to reduce fossil fuel imports and promote cleaner transport options.
Ghana’s Energy Transition Framework (2022–2070) sets out a roadmap to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, while ensuring energy security, economic growth, and job creation through a diversified energy mix of solar, wind, hydro, bioenergy, and natural gas.
APRA, launched by the African Union and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) with development partners, supports African countries to mobilise investment, improve regulatory systems, and accelerate renewable energy deployment.
Experts estimate Ghana’s renewable energy potential at over 42,000 megawatts, with solar alone accounting for more than 35,000 MW. The country’s wind resources, particularly in Ada, Nkwanta, and Kwahu, and small hydropower prospects across river basins, offer additional opportunities for clean energy expansion.
The Ministry is also promoting biogas and biofuel production from agricultural waste, livestock manure, and municipal refuse to enhance rural electrification and support off-grid communities.
The creation of the Renewable Energy Agency aligns with Ghana’s commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 7 and the Paris Agreement on climate action.
