AbibiNsroma Foundation Welcomes Solar Tax Exemptions, Calls for Affordable Access
The AbibiNsroma Foundation has welcomed the Government’s decision to remove import duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) on solar panels and batteries, describing the measure as an important step towards expanding access to renewable energy and advancing a just transition in Ghana. The decision, announced in the 2027 Budget Statement, is expected to make solar energy systems more affordable and…
Jospong urges private sector to invest in climate-resilient waste infrastructure
The Jospong Group of Companies has called for stronger private sector investment in waste management infrastructure, innovative financing arrangements and technology transfer to help African countries build economies that can withstand the effects of climate change. The Group’s Chief Investment and Innovation Officer, Dr. Noah Gyimah, said inadequate investment in waste management was worsening environmental and public health risks, particularly…
ISA urges Ghana to scale up rooftop solar and solar-powered irrigation
By Kofi Ahovi, Antalya- Türkiye The Director-General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), Dr. Ashish Khanna, has urged Ghana to accelerate investment in rooftop solar systems and solar-powered irrigation to reduce electricity costs, strengthen energy security and improve agricultural productivity. He said expanding access to solar technology among households and farmers could create a grassroots energy transition, allowing more Ghanaians…
