Ghana Begins 1 GW Solar Project To Power Industrial Growth And Clean Energy Transition By 2032

Ghana has begun work on what will become the country’s largest solar power project, marking a major step toward boosting clean energy and supporting industrial growth. President John Dramani Mahama officially cut the sod for the Solar Park project at Agortor in the Dawa Industrial Enclave in the Greater Accra Region. He assured investors that Ghana is ready to lead Africa’s next industrial renaissance through sustainable and modern energy solutions.

The project is being developed by Solar for Industries Limited, a subsidiary of LMI Holdings. It will be built in two phases, starting with an initial 200 MWp installation. The first 100 MWp, which represents about 2% of Ghana’s total power supply, is expected to be completed by December 2026. The second 100 MWp will be added to the national grid nine months later. By 2032, the project is planned to expand to 1,000 MWp, making it the largest private utility-scale solar farm in sub-Saharan Africa outside South Africa.

President Mahama praised the company’s ambition and said the project supports several environmental initiatives, including the Blue Water Guards, the Tree for Life Reforestation Programme, and the Clean Ghana Campaign. He emphasised that the solar project reflects how development should create multiple opportunities and deliver broader benefits for the people.

He noted that investor confidence in Ghana continues to grow, adding that government reforms are focused on creating a win-win environment for both the country and private businesses. The President urged all partners to build the project with integrity and speed so that Ghana can soon celebrate the beginning of a clean industrial revolution.

President Mahama explained that Ghana’s long-term energy vision is based on three main pillars: sovereignty, sustainability, and security of supply. He said sovereignty means generating more energy locally using natural resources such as sunlight, wind, and water. He stressed that even as the country pursues industrial growth, it must restore its natural environment by protecting rivers, regenerating forests, and ensuring clean air for communities.

According to the President, projects like this are already transforming Ghana, and the Solar for Industries initiative shows that the country is ready to lead Africa’s next phase of industrial development. He described the solar park as more than a power plant, calling it a message of innovation and confidence in Ghana’s future. He added that every light produced by the solar farm will represent the dreams and aspirations of millions of Ghanaians who depend on energy for progress.

Kojo Aduhene, Chief Executive Officer of Quarm Investments, announced that industries operating within the Dawa Industrial Enclave will receive a 10% discount on power supplied from the solar project once it is completed. He said the initiative supports Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy vision and shows that the country is open for business and committed to long-term industrialisation.

The project includes several key partners such as the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank, Enclave Power Company, John Murphy Construction, China International Water and Electric Corporation, and SgurrEnergy.