35 h. ago EU–ECOWAS Scholarship Programme Showcases Research Impact as Five Scholars Advance West Africa’s Sustainable Energy Transition

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-ecowas-scholarship-programme-showcases-research-impact-as-five-scholars-advance-west-africas-sustainable-energy-transition/LAGOS, Nigeria, 10 December 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-The EU–ECOWAS Scholarship Programme for Sustainable Energy, funded and launched in September 2022 by the European Union in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and delivered by the British Council, is celebrating the achievements of its first cohort of scholars whose research is already contributing to the region’s green-energy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-ecowas-scholarship-programme-showcases-research-impact-as-five-scholars-advance-west-africas-sustainable-energy-transition/

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41 h. ago SolarTaxi Partners ACEP to Train 250 Women in Green Energy Technologies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/solartaxi-partners-acep-to-train-250-women-in-green-energy-technologies/SolarTaxi and the Africa Centre for Energy Policy have signed a partnership to train 250 young Ghanaian women in green energy technologies over three years. The initiative, launched through a Memorandum of Understanding signed Tuesday, December 9, 2025, aims to ensure women are not left behind in Ghana’s green transition. The Green Energy Technology Capacity […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/solartaxi-partners-acep-to-train-250-women-in-green-energy-technologies/

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66 h. ago Energy Ministry says PURC’s 9% tariff increase needed to protect utilities and fund power investments

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has defended the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) recent decision to raise electricity tariffs by 9% effective January 2026, amid concerns raised by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

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66 h. ago Energy Ministry hits back at Minority, says 9% tariff hike modest compared to their 27%

The Spokesperson and Director of Communication for the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, has fired back at criticisms from the Minority in Parliament over the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) announcement of a 9% electricity tariff increase effective January 2026.

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7 d. ago Ghana to anchor Africa’s green energy future as Minister unveils $3.4bn renewable investment plan

Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that the country is positioning itself as a continental leader in clean energy, backed by an ambitious US$3.4 billion renewable energy action and investment plan.

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7 d. ago Africa must lead the global clean energy revolution — Energy Minister Jinapor declares at REFA 2025

Addressing policymakers and investors at REFA 2025 in Accra, Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor urged African countries to seize the moment and lead the global shift towards clean energy.

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9 d. ago Deputy Energy Minister unveils 850kWp solar system at Sintex Tank factory

The Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, inaugurated an 850kWp grid-connected solar power system at Sintex Tank Factory in the Tema Industrial Park on Thursday, November 27.

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9 d. ago Ghana Launches National Net Metering Portal, Unlocking 12,000 Free Solar Connections in Landmark Clean Energy Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-national-net-metering-portal-unlocking-12000-free-solar-connections-in-landmark-clean-energy-push/Ghana on Monday launched a nationwide Net Metering Project and Web Application Portal—ushering in a new era in the country’s clean energy transition—under the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition’s Scaling Up Renewable Energy Programme (SREP-Ghana). The multilateral-funded initiative aims to expand access to affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity while accelerating the adoption of rooftop […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-national-net-metering-portal-unlocking-12000-free-solar-connections-in-landmark-clean-energy-push/

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9 d. ago Ghana hosts WAECS 2025, highlights historic synchronisation of West African power grid

Ghana on Tuesday welcomed ministers and energy leaders from across West Africa to the 2025 West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS) in Accra, where the Minister for Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor, emphasised the need for regional integration to strengthen energy security and accelerate development.

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1 week ago Government Pledges to Reverse Upstream Petroleum Investment Decline

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-pledges-to-reverse-upstream-petroleum-investment-decline/The government has assured the energy sector it is preparing to confront declining investment in upstream petroleum operations, a challenge industry experts warn could threaten national energy security and jeopardize revenues if left unchecked. Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition Richard Gyan Mensah delivered the commitment at the 9th Ghana Energy Awards held Friday, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-pledges-to-reverse-upstream-petroleum-investment-decline/

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1 week ago Energy Awards Recognise 36 Leaders Amid Sector Transformation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-awards-recognise-36-leaders-amid-sector-transformation/Thirty six individuals and organizations received recognition for leadership and innovation in Ghana’s energy sector at the 9th Ghana Energy Awards held Friday at Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. The ceremony, organized by Energy Media Group and endorsed by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and World Energy Council Ghana, carried the theme “Repositioning […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-awards-recognise-36-leaders-amid-sector-transformation/

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1 week ago Government Credits Reforms for Ending Power Crisis at Energy Awards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-credits-reforms-for-ending-power-crisis-at-energy-awards/Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan Mensah, has hailed Ghana’s recent progress in stabilizing power supply, crediting targeted reforms and strong industry collaboration for turning around the sector after the challenges of late 2024. Speaking at the 9th Ghana Energy Awards on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, Mensah […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-credits-reforms-for-ending-power-crisis-at-energy-awards/

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1 week ago Government Rolls Out Strategic Measures to Stabilise Energy Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-rolls-out-strategic-measures-to-stabilise-energy-sector/The government has implemented a series of strategic policy measures aimed at stabilising Ghana’s energy sector, Minister of Energy and Green Transition Mr John Abdulai Jinapor announced on Friday. Speaking at the Ninth Ghana Energy Awards held at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Mr Jinapor said the interventions were restoring energy security and supporting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-rolls-out-strategic-measures-to-stabilise-energy-sector/

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2 w. ago Youth Network Demands Greater Participation in Mission 300 Energy Programme

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-network-demands-greater-participation-in-mission-300-energy-programme/The Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND) has called on government to prioritise youth participation and significantly expand financing for green entrepreneurship as Ghana implements its Mission 300 Energy Compact. At a news conference in Accra, Chibeze Ezekiel, Executive Coordinator of SYND, commended government for recognising the National Energy Compact in the 2026 Budget and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-network-demands-greater-participation-in-mission-300-energy-programme/

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2 w. ago Industry Questions Ghana State Takeover of Springfield Oil Block

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/industry-questions-ghana-state-takeover-of-springfield-oil-block/Industry players are questioning the rationale behind attempts to get the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to acquire West Cape Three Points Block 2 from Springfield Exploration and Production. The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has signaled plans for the state, through GNPC and the Petroleum Commission, to acquire the West Cape Three Points […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/industry-questions-ghana-state-takeover-of-springfield-oil-block/

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2 w. ago GACC, ACEP, GII and FCDO Train Journalists on Audit Reporting and Anti

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gacc-acep-gii-and-fcdo-train-journalists-on-audit-reporting-and-anti-corruption-tools/The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), in partnership with the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), the Ghana Audit Service, and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), has held an intensive capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening journalists’ skills in analysing Auditor-General’s Reports and effectively using the CitizensEye App for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gacc-acep-gii-and-fcdo-train-journalists-on-audit-reporting-and-anti-corruption-tools/

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2 w. ago Government support for Springfield deal depends on Independent valuation

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, says the government will only support a potential state-led takeover of Springfield Exploration and Production Limited’s (SEP) stake in the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP2) after an independent and transparent valuation proves the field holds strong commercial prospects.

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2 w. ago African Civil Society Urges G20 to Prioritise Community Led Energy Transition

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-civil-society-urges-g20-to-prioritise-community-led-energy-transition/African environmental organisations have called on G20 leaders gathering in Johannesburg this weekend to commit to ending fossil fuel expansion and redirect public funds toward community owned renewable energy systems accessible to all. The Green Connection, a South African eco justice organisation, issued the appeal as part of intensified civil society mobilisation surrounding the first […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-civil-society-urges-g20-to-prioritise-community-led-energy-transition/

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3 w. ago Energy Minister inaugurates Nuclear Power Ghana Board, urges swift progress on long

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has inaugurated the newly constituted Board of Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG), marking what he described as a decisive step toward realising Ghana’s long-standing ambition of developing nuclear energy for electricity generation.

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3 w. ago West Africa’s major energy stakeholders to lead on clean energy conversation

Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has been confirmed as Patron of the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS), to be held in Accra from 2–3 December 2025. The Summit brings together regional government leaders, investors, and industry partners to showcase investment opportunities and regional energy integration developments set to transform the region by […]

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