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  "id": 271792,
  "title": "Bui Power Authority records US$66.2m profit as solar expansion boosts 2025 performance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/bui-power-authority-records-us-66-2m-profit-as-solar-expansion-boosts",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-07T14:45:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/bui-power-authority-records-us66-2m-profit-as-solar-expansion-boosts-2025-performance/"
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  "account": "The Bui Power Authority (BPA) reported a net profit of US$66.2 million for the 2025 financial year, driven by enhanced energy generation and the growth of its renewable energy capacity. The Authority generated revenues of US$145.9 million, surpassing its projected output of 1,350GWh by 6.5% with a total energy output of 1,438GWh. Chief Executive Officer Ing. Kow Eduakwa Sam disclosed these figures during the BPA's 2025 Annual Stakeholders Meeting in Accra. Despite leadership changes within the Ministry of Energy, BPA maintained operational stability, implementing its strategic plans consistently.\n\nThe Authority expanded its installed Solar Photovoltaic (PV) capacity from 55MWp to 105MWp in 2025, complementing its 404MW hydropower capacity. Hydropower continues to be the primary source of generation at 97% of the total energy produced. Progress was also made in feasibility studies for proposed hydropower projects along the Tano, Pra, and Ankobra rivers. Infrastructure projects to support future expansion advanced, with the Staff Accommodation Project at the Bui Generating Station at 97% completion and the Yendi Solar PV Project at 75%.\n\nDespite the positive financial results, BPA's expansion plans face challenges, including cash flow constraints due to high outstanding receivables from their major off-taker. To address this, BPA continues to invest in social programs, including 29 new tertiary scholarships and a \"TechQueens\" Summer Camp for girls, where 50 youths learned foundational skills in ICT, AI, and robotics.\n\nLooking to the future, BPA aims to boost its operationalised solar capacity to approximately 205MWp by adding 100MWp of Solar PV capacity. BPA also plans to develop 300MWp of dispatchable Solar PV Plants with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) by the end of 2028, aligning with Ghana's Green Transition agenda. Ing. Sam emphasized BPA's commitment to innovation, operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and delivering long-term value to stakeholders as they strive towards these goals.",
  "summary": "The Bui Power Authority (BPA) reported a net profit of US$66.2 million for the 2025 financial year, driven by improved energy generation and the expansion of its renewable energy capacity. The Authority generated revenue of US$145.9 million and produced 1,438GWh of energy, surpassing its target of 1,350GWh by 6.5%. Chief Executive Officer Ing. Kow Eduakwa Sam highlighted the success of the Bui Hydroelectric Plant, which maintained an average availability rate of 95%, and the increase in installed Solar Photovoltaic (PV) capacity from 55MWp to 105MWp. Despite challenges such as high outstanding receivables, BPA remains committed to its strategic plans and social investment programmes. Looking ahead, the Authority aims to expand its solar capacity and develop large-scale Solar PV Plants integrated with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) as part of Ghana's Green Transition agenda.",
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