Ghana has launched a major renewable energy program aimed at expanding clean electricity access to remote and island communities, Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor announced Wednesday,July 16.
The $85 million initiative, known as the Ghana Scaling Up Renewable Energy Programme (STRIP), was formally launched on May 30 and is funded through a partnership that includes the African Development Bank, the Climate Investment Fund, SECO, and the Government of Ghana.
“The ministry has launched the Ghana Scaling Up Renewable Energy Programme, and we did it on May 30th,” Mr. Jinapor said during a briefing on the energy sector’s performance. “This project is funded with an $85 million grant from our development partners and the Government of Ghana.”
The program will deploy solar energy infrastructure to improve electricity access in underserved areas. Key components include the installation of 12,000 NEC-metered solar photovoltaic systems for households, the construction of 35 mini grids expected to power 47 island communities and reach over 70,000 residents, and the distribution of 1,450 standalone solar systems for off-grid homes and public facilities.
The STRIP initiative is a central part of Ghana’s broader clean energy strategy aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels while addressing energy disparities in rural regions.
“This is a significant step toward equitable energy access and a greener energy future,” Mr. Jinapor said.
