Energy Commission to monitor EV charging stations

The Energy Commission in Ghana is set to monitor all licensed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and the nation's entire charging infrastructure. This move is crucial, as it will furnish the necessary data to gain a comprehensive understanding of how EVs impact the electricity network. During the graduation ceremony of 884 electricians who completed the Energy Commission's 25th Electrical Wiring Certification, Adwoa Serwaa Bondzie, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, revealed that the Commission is collaborating with the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to develop a Country-Level EV Charging System Management Platform.

This platform will enable the Commission to monitor licensed charging stations, energy consumption, faults, outages, and geographical coverage across the country. It will also provide essential data to understand the implications of EV charging on the electricity network and assist in better planning by the Commission and utility providers.

Bondzie emphasized the importance of adhering to higher standards in practice during the ceremony, stating that the transformation requires practical implications. Out of the 1,036 candidates who took the May/June 2026 Electrical Wiring Certification Examination, 884 were successful, reflecting an impressive 85% pass rate. Since the program's inception, 19,442 professionals have been certified by the Commission and its partners.

Professor John Gatsi, the Board Chairman of the Energy Commission, praised the Commission for its commitment to maintaining high standards and quality in electrification. Gatsi also commended the Commission for its unwavering dedication to competence and safety over the past 25 years as the demands on the electrical profession have grown.

In his address, Gatsi urged the graduates to seize the opportunities presented in the green revolution to empower themselves. He highlighted the government's ambitious target of 35% electric vehicle penetration by 2035 and the elimination of new petrol and diesel imports by 2045. Each of these vehicles will require a charge point, which must be capable of handling sustained loads for several hours on domestic circuits designed for a kettle and an iron.