EV boom: Ghana moves to standardise charging infrastructure to protect power grid
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has called for greater standardisation and regulation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure as Ghana prepares for rising electricity demand from the growing adoption of electric mobility.
Ghana's Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has called for standardization and regulation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in anticipation of increased electricity demand due to the growing adoption of electric mobility. This is necessary to prevent strain on the national power grid as EVs, alongside industrial, mining, data centre and business electricity needs, expand rapidly.
Dr Jinapor highlighted that while EVs offer economic and environmental benefits, uncoordinated charging infrastructure growth could create new challenges for the electricity distribution system. He cautioned that concentrated high-demand charging facilities without adequate grid planning could stress local distribution networks and transformers.
Therefore, prior approval from the Energy Commission is required to establish or operate EV charging stations and battery-swap systems to ensure compliance with national safety, technical, and operational standards. This move aligns with Ghana's Drive Electric Initiative and the broader effort to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and cut emissions from the transport sector.
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