Tema, Ghana – Ghana has commissioned Africa’s largest solar rooftop project. The 16.82-megawatt installation, owned and operated by Helios Solar Company, a subsidiary of LMI Holdings Group, is set to generate clean energy, furthering the country’s green initiatives.
Located in the bustling Tema Freezone, the solar plant is expected to alleviate Ghana’s persistent power challenges. By harnessing the sun’s energy, the project will contribute to reducing the country’s carbon footprint by an estimated 13,000 tons of CO2 annually compared to traditional thermal power sources.
The ambitious initiative has created employment opportunities for 128 Ghanaians during the construction phase. Once fully operational, the solar system is projected to generate 24,750 megawatt-hours of electricity annually, sufficient to power approximately 55,000 homes.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has provided $30 million in funding to support the project, underscoring its commitment to promoting sustainable development and job creation in Ghana. This investment is part of a broader partnership with LMI Holdings aimed at fostering industrial growth and environmental stewardship.
“This project is a testament to the private sector’s ability to drive innovation and address development challenges,” said Kyle Kelhofer, IFC’s Senior Country Manager for Ghana. “By supporting Ghana’s industrialization ambitions, we are contributing to a greener and more sustainable future.”
Kojo Aduhene, CEO of LMI Holdings, expressed enthusiasm about the project’s potential to transform Ghana’s energy landscape. “This partnership with IFC empowers us to make significant investments in our country and beyond,” he said. “We are committed to supporting Ghana’s industrialization goals while creating a cleaner and more prosperous future.”
The solar plant, designed and constructed by Ghanaian solar energy firm Dutch and Co., features 29,252 cutting-edge N-type solar panels spread across a vast 95,000 square meter rooftop area.
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