Ghana Mini Grid and Solar Photovoltaic Net Metering, Ghana
Name of the Project
Ghana Mini Grid and Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Net Metering.
Location
Volta Lake region of Ghana.
Project Owner/s
Ghana Ministry of Energy.
Project Description
The project involves the development of renewable-energy investments in the mini grid and net metering space.
The project includes the development of 35 minigrids, standalone solar PV systems in 400 schools, 200 units in healthcare centres and 100 units for community energy services centres. It will also deploy up to 12 000 units of roof-mounted, net-metered solar PV systems for public institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises and selected households.
The project is expected to have an electricity output of renewable energy estimated at 111.4 MWh/y, corresponding to an installed capacity of 67.5 MW.
The project will mitigate greenhouse-gas emissions of 780 000 t/y of carbon dioxide equivalent.
Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to create up to 2 865 jobs during construction, of which 30% will target women and youth.
Capital Expenditure
Development finance institution the African Development Bank’s (AfDB’s) concessional funding arm, the African Development Fund, approved a $27.39-million grant to Ghana in February 2022 for the development of renewable-energy investments in the mini grid and solar PV net metering space.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Ghana Ministry of Energy, tel +233 302683961 or email info@energymin.gov.gh.
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