{
  "id": 557320,
  "title": "BPA urged to prioritise battery-backed energy storage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/bpa-urged-to-prioritise-battery-backed-energy-storage",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-11T10:54:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/business/bpa-urged/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bui Power Authority (BPA) has been urged by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, to prioritize battery-backed renewable energy solutions to address Ghana's growing evening electricity demand. Jinapor stated that expanding battery energy storage capacity would enable the storage of excess power generated during the day, particularly from renewable sources, for use during peak evening hours when demand surges significantly, sometimes reaching 700 megawatts.\n\nBPA's Chief Executive Officer, Kow Eduakwa Sam, mentioned that the Authority's solar generation has strengthened its position as a leader in Ghana's renewable energy sector, despite facing cash flow constraints. BPA has continued to expand its solar business, increasing operational solar capacity by 50 megawatts. The majority of BPA's power generation still comes from hydropower, which contributed 97% of the total generation for the year.\n\nBPA's 2025 Annual Report revealed a strong financial performance, with a net profit of $66.2 million from power production, a revenue of $145.8 million, and a net profit margin of 45.4%, exceeding the target of 20.5%. The report also highlighted an increase in BPA's renewable energy portfolio, with solar generation capacity rising from 55 megawatts to 105 megawatts peak. In 2026, BPA plans to focus on proactive plant maintenance, system optimization, and further expansion of renewable energy, aiming to add about 100 megawatts of solar capacity.",
  "summary": "By Karen Aryeetey The Bui Power Authority (BPA) has been urged to prioritise battery-backed renewable energy solutions to help meet Ghana’s rising evening electricity demand. Speaking at the Authority’s annual stakeholders’ meeting in Accra, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, said expanding battery energy storage capacity would allow excess power generated […]",
  "key_points": [
    "BPA urged to prioritize battery-backed energy storage",
    "Jinapor emphasizes evening electricity demand and renewable sources",
    "BPA's solar capacity increased by 50 MW, renewable portfolio expands"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}