Ghana has inaugurated the largest rooftop solar power station on the African continent in the city of Tema. The facility spans 95,745 square meters, equivalent to approximately 20 football fields.
According to Business Insider Africa, the solar power project, funded by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank, is designed to generate 24.7 gigawatt-hours of clean energy annually. The construction of the plant cost $17 million.
Media reports indicate that businesses in the Tema Free Zone Industrial Area will benefit from solar electricity provided by this new station.
Herbert Krabah, the Minister of State for Energy, stated on X (formerly Twitter) that the project, with a capacity of 16.82 megawatts, aligns with Ghana's vision for a greener and more sustainable future.
He expressed gratitude to the IFC for financing the project and encouraged the institution to support similar solar energy initiatives in the future.
The project’s construction, connection, and installation were carried out by Ghanaian engineers and staff.
In related news, Ghana launched the largest floating photovoltaic solar system in West Africa in June, further underscoring its commitment to expanding renewable energy sources.
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