Domestic energy storage project financing options in Ghana 2030

What is Ghana's national energy transition framework?

Alongside the conference, the President launched Ghanaʼs National Energy Transition Framework (the “Framework”) developed by the National Energy Transition Committee. The Framework is the product of a year-long consultation programme.

Will Ghana's gas demand grow in 2023?

With gas demand growing as a result of its use as a transition fuel, in its most recent Ghana Oil & Gas Report, Fitch predicts that Ghanaʼs gas demand will grow at a year-on-year rate of 5.2% in 2023, with production growing alongside at around 2% year-on-year. The flip-side to the coin for a just energy transition is energy access and security.

Does Ghana need energy transition infrastructure?

Ghana currently has a significant lack of necessary energy transition infrastructure. The Framework notes that around USD 76 billion of investment is required for electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure and UDS 14.5 billion for additional gas infrastructure, including an upgraded distribution and transmission network.

How can Ghana improve energy security?

o Indigenous resources (hydropower, renewables, and natural gas) are the least-cost option over the entire planning period to improve energy security, and allow gradual grid integration of solar and wind. ● Renewable Energy. Ghana has a goal of 10% renewable generation by 2030.

Does Ghana have a long-term energy plan?

Ghana’s previous long-term energy plan, the Strategic National Energy Plan (2006-2020), was not successfully implemented, leading to power crises. The drafting of the IPSMP was more inclusive of interested parties, used a more robust methodology, and received support from partners like the World Bank and USAID.

What are the main sources of energy in Ghana?

Installed capacity is dominated by thermal (68%), followed by hydro (31%), and marginal renewables (0.82%)(Figure 1). Ghana’s thermal dependency is due to high demand, unpredictable water levels in domestic dams, discovery of indigenous oil and gas, and the introduction of the West African Gas Pipeline.