The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to deploying renewable energy solutions for critical public institutions as part of Ghana’s green transition agenda. He said conventional power sources would serve as a reliable backup to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
Dr. Jinapor made the remarks after meeting with the leadership of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Denis Worlanyo Aheto, in Accra on Thursday. The discussions focused on identifying practical and cost-effective energy solutions to support residential facilities and other essential operations at the university.
In a Facebook post following the meeting, the Minister said the government’s strategy is to prioritise renewable energy for critical installations while maintaining conventional electricity supply as a backup. He added that the initiative would help create a greener and more sustainable environment for Ghana’s educational sector, supporting teaching, learning, research, and innovation.
The engagement forms part of the government’s broader efforts to accelerate the country’s energy transition and improve energy security across key sectors.
Earlier, Dr. Jinapor also held talks with the Chief Executive Officer of Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, Damilola Ogunbiyi. According to the Minister, the discussions focused on advancing Ghana’s national energy and sustainable development priorities through stronger collaboration and investment in clean energy solutions.
Story by Freedom Etsey Lavoe
