Financing barriers slowing microgrid expansion in Ghana -Energy Minister

Financing challenges remain the biggest setback to Ghana’s efforts to expand microgrids and minigrids to underserved communities, the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has said. Speaking at the National Forum on Microgrids and Minigrids for Off-Grid Electrification in Accra, in a speech delivered on his behalf, the Minister noted that high upfront costs and perceived investment risks continue to discourage private sector participation.

By Caleb Ahinakwah