Ghana’s Green Transition Gains Pace: Six Months of Strategic Milestones
Accra | August 1, 2025 – In the first half of 2025, Ghana has moved decisively from ambition to execution on its green transition agenda. A string of milestones—spanning renewable deployment, institutional reform, and international partnerships—underscore the country’s determination to recalibrate its energy system for a net-zero future while sustaining industrial growth.
EV Charging and New Mobility
In January, Ghana launched its first-ever solar-powered EV charging station, signaling a symbolic but meaningful entry into the global clean mobility landscape. The pilot marks the beginning of a broader effort to align Ghana’s transport sector with renewable-powered infrastructure, a critical component of reducing oil import dependency.
BOST: From Storage to Sustainability
At the institutional level, the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) has begun to reposition itself as more than a storage operator. Its establishment of a Green Transition and Alternative Fuels Department demonstrates a deliberate intent to integrate sustainability principles into its core mandate, aligning with ESG frameworks while creating room for innovation in clean fuels. Complementing this structural change, BOST has also initiated a depot solarization programme across strategic sites including Buipe, Kumasi, and Tema. The effort aims to cut operational costs, reduce emissions, and enhance the resilience of Ghana’s downstream energy infrastructure. Taken together, these initiatives mark a strategic pivot for one of Ghana’s most critical state-owned enterprises, showcasing that downstream infrastructure can adapt to a low-carbon future without losing commercial relevance.
Government Goes Solar
In March, Parliament approved a GH¢1.2 billion allocation for the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, earmarked for renewable expansion, energy efficiency, and digital infrastructure. The financing underlined the state’s role in anchoring the national energy shift. Building on that momentum, Ghana also secured a €30 million loan facility from Germany’s KfW Development Bank to fund the deployment of 22 megawatts of rooftop solar installations across government facilities, schools, and hospitals). Together, these programmes amount to the largest coordinated state-led drive to green public infrastructure in Ghana’s history.
Global Partnerships and Policy Reform
International collaboration has been equally robust. Through the IRENA-led Africa Renewable Policy and Regulatory Advancement (APRA) initiative, Ghana is working to establish a dedicated Renewable Energy Authority while unlocking $85 million in grant-backed support for mini-grid deployment. At the same time, the Scaling-up Renewable Energy Programme (SREP) is targeting the rollout of 12,000 net-metered solar PV systems alongside expanded mini-grid capacity. Financing for this push has been drawn from the Climate Investment Fund, the Swiss Government, and domestic resources, giving the programme a resilient blended capital structure.
Climate Diplomacy and Leadership
On the global stage, Ghana has positioned itself as a convening power. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will host its 2025 conference in Accra this September, placing Ghana at the center of continental solar diplomacy. Simultaneously, the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability is putting in the framework for a Climate and Sustainability Hub and is preparing to host the Climate Business Summit, with outlining an ambitious national climate vision that integrates industry, finance, and governance.
The Bigger Picture
Six months in, Ghana’s green transition story is no longer confined to rhetoric. The cumulative effect of infrastructure rollouts, institutional realignments, and international partnerships is placing the country firmly in the conversation about Africa’s energy future. By marrying domestic reforms with international financing, Ghana is demonstrating that emerging economies can pursue climate-aligned growth without abandoning industrial ambitions. In doing so, it is setting a template that blends pragmatism with ambition—proving that the road to net zero, at least in Ghana, runs through both policy vision and concrete action.
