The government has unveiled plans to expand investment in renewable energy infrastructure by electrifying 150 additional off-grid island and lake communities across the country.
This announcement comes after the successful commissioning of mini-grid electrification projects in Azizakpe, Alorkem, and Aflive all three previously underserved communities in the Ada East District.
Funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the projects have brought electricity to these communities for the first time, marking a major step in Ghana’s drive toward universal energy access.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, described the initiative as a crucial step toward improving livelihoods and boosting economic activity in remote areas.
He said the government will soon launch a bold new programme aimed at bringing electricity to over 250,000 people across 150 island and lake communities.
According to him, this move is part of a broader effort to ensure that no Ghanaian is left behind in the country’s energy transformation agenda.
He noted that the expansion plan forms a key component of the government’s Light for Life Programme, which targets 99.8% electricity coverage nationwide.
He added that the initiative will help extend the reach of renewable energy to more underserved areas, accelerating progress toward energy equity and inclusion.
The newly commissioned mini-grids are expected to enhance productivity, support small businesses, and improve living standards in the beneficiary communities.
