Ghana Breaks Ground On Its Largest Solar Project, Set To Reach 1 GW By 2032

The government of Ghana has begun work on what will become the nation’s largest solar project, marking a major step toward expanding the country’s renewable energy capacity. The Norbert Anku solar park is being developed in the Dawa Industrial Enclave in the Greater Accra region. The project is led by Solar for Industries Ltd., a subsidiary of LMI Holdings, one of Ghana’s prominent conglomerates. It will be built in two phases of 100 MW each. The first phase is expected to be completed by December 2026, while the second phase is planned to connect to the national grid nine months after the first.

The Ghanaian presidency announced that the project’s capacity is planned to grow further, reaching 1 GW by 2032. This long-term expansion would make it the largest solar farm in sub-Saharan Africa outside South Africa. The project brings together several international and local partners, including International Finance Corp., Enclave Power Co., John Murphy Construction, China International Water and Electric Corp., and SgurrEnergy.

During the groundbreaking ceremony, President John Mahama highlighted the importance of the project, saying it reflects increasing investor confidence in Ghana’s energy sector. He encouraged the project team to work with dedication so that the solar park would become a symbol of Ghana’s clean industrial progress. He described the project as a significant step toward the country’s clean industrial revolution.

Once operational, the solar park is expected to benefit companies located within the Dawa Industrial Enclave by offering a 10% discount on the electricity generated. This is expected to support industrial growth and provide more affordable power to businesses in the area. According to data from the Africa Solar Industry Association, Ghana currently has 188 MW of installed solar capacity, with 112 MW coming from large-scale plants. The country’s biggest existing solar project is a 50 MW installation developed by the Bui Power Authority as part of a hydro-solar hybrid system. The new Norbert Anku solar park is therefore set to significantly transform the scale of solar development in Ghana.