Ghana targets 1,200MW new thermal power capacity by 2029 – Jinapor
The government is pursuing the procurement of 1,200 megawatts of combined-cycle thermal power capacity, with the project expected to be completed by 2029, Minister for Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor has disclosed. According to Mr Jinapor, the initiative forms part of efforts to secure reliable electricity supply while reducing the cost of power generation for the country.
Ghana has set its sights on procuring an additional 1,200 megawatts of thermal power capacity by 2029, according to Minister for Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor. The ambitious project is aimed at securing a more reliable and cost-effective electricity supply for the nation, while simultaneously supporting industrialization efforts, Jinapor stated during a presentation at the Future of Energy Conference.
The government has taken the bold step of procuring the extra thermal capacity using domestic resources, as opposed to relying on foreign investment. "We have taken an ambitious policy to procure 1,200 megawatts of thermal capacity with combined cycle on our own as a country so that it can reduce the cost of power," Jinapor affirmed.
While the minister expressed confidence in meeting the 2029 deadline, he acknowledged that additional power would still be required in the interim period. To bridge the supply gap, the government is actively working on arrangements to ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply during the transition period.
The newly added capacity, Jinapor emphasized, will play a pivotal role in alleviating the financial burden of expensive power on consumers. It will also contribute significantly to Ghana's industrialization agenda by providing dependable and affordable electricity to businesses and industries. The minister stressed that Ghana's energy sector must not only generate a sufficient amount of electricity but also deliver reliable and cost-effective power to foster economic growth.
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