The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Yapei Kusawgu, John Jinapor, has called upon the Akufo-Addo government to utilize existing laws to safeguard indigenous companies like Genser Energy. He emphasized the importance of these companies actively participating in nation-building. Jinapor who is also the ranking member of the...
create leading pan-African renewable energy solutions provider SolarAfrica Energy and Starsight Energy have announced the successful completion of their business merger. The merged group is now set to become the leading pan-African clean energy platform providing on and off-site renewable energy solutions to commercial and industrial customers. It is well-positioned...
– Creating a Leading Pan-African Renewable Energy Solutions Provider Highlights • The merged group consists of an installed and contracted portfolio of 520 MW in solar power generation and 60 MWh of battery storage which, collectively, have led to a carbon offset of more than 360 000 tonnes of CO2. • It...
Puma Energy Ghana, a leader in the fuel industry, has opened a new service station at Nmai Dzorn, a suburb of Adentan Municipality in Accra with an unwavering commitment to quality customer service. With decades of unparalleled expertise and a diverse range of offerings, Puma Energy aims to deliver industry-leading...
The World Bank has pledged ongoing support to address the country's deteriorating energy sector, particularly the power sub-sector where huge losses are a recurring theme. Anna Bjerde, the World Bank’s Managing Director for Operations, during a visit to Accra stressed the need for comprehensive measures to prevent further losses and...
Access Bank Ghana participated in the Climate Finance for Sustainable Energy transition in Africa Conference last week at the University of Ghana, Legon. The conference brought together seasoned professionals from across the sub-region, who shared insights into pitfalls, potentials and paradoxes of financing sustainable energy transitions in Africa. Speaking on...
The Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has confirmed his participation as one of the Keynote Speakers for the 4th Africa Public sector Conference & Awards scheduled to be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 4th to 8th. Dr. Prempeh will be addressing Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development, using...
Many people associate technologies like solar and wind power with efforts to tackle climate change. But for the world’s most vulnerable populations, they are much more than a clean-energy solution. By creating jobs, improving health, and increasing social mobility and gender equality, they build a path to a more...
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) wants answers to the Electricity Company’s (ECG) GH₵540million discretionary spending despite tight liquidity concerns within the power sector. ACEP, in statement, said the power distribution company discretionally spent GH₵540million out of the GH₵1.1billion it retrieved from consumers in March and April this year...
With climate change affecting all aspects of societies and economies, transitioning to sustainable energy sources is no longer an option but a necessity. This was the consensus reached among experts, including the Minister of State at the Finance Ministry Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam; Prof. Peter Quartey, Director-Institute of Statistical, Social...