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Ghana is steadily advancing toward a more sustainable energy future, with renewable energy now contributing over 31% of the country’s total installed electricity capacity. This progress reflects a national commitment to enhancing energy security, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and expanding access to reliable power sources. Hydropower remains the dominant source, accounting for more than 93% of the renewable energy mix, anchored by major installations such as the Akosombo, Kpong, and Bui dams. In parallel, solar energy is gaining traction across the country, offering decentralized solutions for both urban and off-grid rural communities.
The country’s energy infrastructure is robust and evolving. With approximately 25 power plants and a total installed capacity of around 5,615 megawatts, Ghana’s Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) is historically rooted in hydroelectric power, largely managed by the Volta River Authority (VRA), which controls over 80% of this capacity. However, the growing integration of solar and other renewable technologies signals a shift toward a more diversified and resilient energy landscape.
Swisscontact envisages to play a pivotal role in advancing Ghana’s renewable energy sector through a series of targeted interventions that address key barriers such as skills shortages, limited digital access, and the need for effective carbon management. Swisscontact envisions to work the Theory of change in this sector as illustrated below:
Swisscontact works with system actors to address their pain points through partnership agreements. In Ghana, these interventions are uniquely positioned and promoted as “brands.”
Swisscontact is supporting system actors in three core interventions/brands—SkillUp, BisaConnect, and Decarbonization and Carbon Accounting Training each designed to support Ghana’s transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
