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Energy expert Kwame Jantuah, who serves as the Energy Lead for the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), has advised the government to incorporate solar energy into the national grid.
According to him, this will help address Ghana’s ongoing power supply challenges.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Midday News, Mr Jantuah stressed the need for a clear solar energy policy, particularly for residential buildings, to reduce dependence on conventional power sources in the long-term.
"I have always said we need a policy where we can integrate solar into residential buildings. Every new building should have a solar requirement, but for that to happen, we need to reduce the cost of solar panels. This way, in four to five years, we can gradually reduce reliance on conventional power and redirect it towards industry," he explained on Friday, February 21.
His remarks come as Energy Minister John Jinapor visited the West Africa Gas Pipeline (WAPCO) Station in Tema to inspect ongoing repairs on shut-down pipelines. The maintenance work, which is about 70% complete, is expected to restore full gas flow to power plants.
Jinapor, who has faced mounting pressure to stabilize electricity supply, blamed the current energy crisis on an inherited weak energy sector. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, he assured Ghanaians that power supply will stabilize within two weeks.
The Energy Minister has moved swiftly to implement reforms, including the closure of multiple ECG accounts, a strategy aimed at streamlining revenue collection and enhancing the effectiveness of the Waterfall Mechanism, which ensures equitable fund distribution across the energy sector.
Jantuah acknowledged that financial constraints are a major contributor to the crisis, arguing that while the current government inherited some challenges, strategic planning is key to long-term stability.
"It's about financing, isn't it? Where is the economy today? How are our finances? The government inherited some of these challenges, and people expect quick solutions. They are doing their best, but proper planning for the energy sector is crucial," he stated.

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