Akufo-Addo lauds Energy Ministry for leading solar power drive

President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has applauded the Ministry of Energy for setting the pace by installing 65-kilowatt of solar rooftop system at its premises in Accra.

The move, he noted, is in line with government’s efforts to reduce expenditure on utilities by promoting the use of Rooftop Solar Power by state institutions.

"The Ministry is leading by example with the installation of a 65-kilowatt solar rooftop system at its premises," he said.

"Jubilee House will also be powered, as from August this year, by solar energy, as an example to other public institutions," he added.

Delivering State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday, 21st February 2019, President Akufo-Addo stated that solar power is being used globally, because it is relatively cheaper, adding that measures are being put in place to extend the use of solar power nationwide.

"In fact, government’s target is to install up to 200 megawatts of distributed solar power by 2030 in both residential and non-residential facilities in order to reduce Government’s liabilities to ECG," he revealed.

The use of renewable energy is a priority of the Akufo-Addo led government since in its view it would help secure a cleaner and a more sustainable energy future of the country.