The third edition of the Ghana Power and Energy Expo has commenced, featuring a larger and improved format. The event aims to promote sustainable energy and innovation, foster partnerships and investments, and support Ghana’s energy independence and economic diversification goals.
H.E. Shri Manish Gupta, High Commissioner of India to Ghana says India, the third-largest producer of renewable energy, has installed a generation capacity of 200 gigawatts, meeting its Paris Agreement commitments.
Stressing that this achievement demonstrates the potential for collaborative partnerships between India and Ghana in the renewable energy sector.
To him, Ghana Power and Energy Expo 2024 provides an opportunity for B2B and B2C linkages, moving beyond transactional relationships to forge collaborative partnerships.
He added that the presence of Indian industry leaders across the entire value chain is expected to facilitate knowledge-sharing and investment opportunities.
Mrs. Wilhelmina Asamoah, Chief Director, and Minister of Energy, said Ghana Power and Energy Expo 2024 aims to promote sustainable energy and innovation. Ghana’s renewable energy sector was critical for economic growth and industrialization.
Ghana is poised to play a transformative role in West Africa’s economic growth, leveraging power and energy as stepping stones for industrialization. The country’s renewable energy sector is crucial in achieving its vision for isolated economic growth and becoming an economic locomotive for the sub-region.
According to her, the initiative is to boost the country’s energy sector through sustainable and renewable energy sources, aiming to generate cleaner energy and support Ghana’s global climate commitments.
The right policy mix is essential for the growth of the power and energy sector. The Ghanaian government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment will be crucial in supporting stakeholders and driving progress.
