The Ministry of Energy has unveiled a landmark US$3.4 billion renewable energy investment plan alongside a new national net metering web platform, signalling one of Ghana’s boldest moves yet toward a clean and resilient power future.
The announcement came during the launch of the Net Metering Component under the Scaling-Up Renewable Energy Programme (SREP), where Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan Mensah, described the moment as a major leap forward in the country’s energy transition, which began with the passage of the Renewable Energy Act, 2011 (Act 832).
He said earlier net metering pilots provided useful insights, but the newly introduced SREP Net Metering Application Platform offers a far more efficient, user-friendly and scalable system that will accelerate nationwide adoption of distributed solar energy.
The portal allows homes, businesses, industries and public institutions to apply for smart net metering for both new and existing rooftop solar installations, while also enabling real-time tracking of renewable energy assets across the country.
Supported by the Government of Ghana, the African Development Bank, the Climate Investment Fund, and the Swiss Government, SREP aims to diversify the energy mix, cut emissions, expand electricity access in remote areas and support inclusive national development.
The programme is a key driver of Ghana’s goal to achieve 10% renewable energy penetration by 2030.
At the recent 7th African Committee Meeting of the International Solar Alliance, Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor reaffirmed the US$3.4 billion investment plan, noting that nearly 20% of the funds will support distributed renewable energy systems. Other focus areas include solar-powered steel production, solar irrigation and hybrid solar–wind–hydrogen technologies designed to build long-term energy security.
Ghana’s current non-hydro renewable capacity stands at 280MW, or 5% of the national energy mix. With targeted SREP interventions, the Ministry expects this figure to reach 7% by 2027.
Under SREP, 12,000 smart net metering systems are being deployed nationwide — 1,089 for secondary schools, hospitals and MMDAs, and 10,911 for households, SMEs and private-sector institutions.
The Ministry is confident of achieving its 70MW net metering capacity target once installations are complete.
Mr. Gyan Mensah commended the SREP Project Implementation Unit for developing the intuitive digital platform and urged ECG, NEDCo, the Energy Commission and PURC to integrate the system into their websites for public access. He also encouraged applicants to follow approved procedures to avoid delays.
He thanked the Ministry of Finance for providing a GH¢48 million counterpart fund for the programme — GH¢28 million of which had been released by the end of the third quarter of 2025, with the balance expected to be transferred by year-end.
The Deputy Minister also acknowledged the African Development Bank, private investors and the Swiss Government for their continued support.
“In partnership, we are lighting up Ghana for a sustainable future and securing a resilient energy genera
tion pathway,” he said.
