Renewables
Ghana lacks sufficient power generation redundancy – Energy Minister
CEII brief
MyJoyOnline (Ghana) reported on 12 Oct 2026: Ghana lacks sufficient power generation redundancy – Energy Minister.
Read the full story on MyJoyOnline (Ghana)The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has expressed concern about the lack of sufficient redundancy in Ghana’s power generation system, saying it has affected the country’s ability to ensure a reliable electricity supply.
Context from CEII
Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.
34.9% of electricity in Ghana was renewable in 2021Countries in this story
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