Ghana Breaks Ground on Nation’s Largest Solar Power Project

Ghana has begun construction on the 200 MW Norbert Anku Solar Park, the country’s largest renewable energy project to date, located in the Dawa Industrial Enclave in the Greater Accra Region.

Developed by Solar for Industries Ltd., a subsidiary of LMI Holdings, the project will be built in two 100 MW phases, with the first scheduled for completion by December 2026 and the second coming online nine months later. The government plans to expand the facility to 1 GW by 2032, positioning it as sub-Saharan Africa’s largest solar park outside South Africa.

Key partners in the project include the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Enclave Power Co., John Murphy Construction, China International Water and Electric Corp., and SgurrEnergy.

President John Mahama hailed the initiative as a landmark investment in Ghana’s clean energy transition, noting that it reflects growing international confidence in the country’s economy. “This is the dawn of Ghana’s clean industrial revolution,” he said.

Once operational, the solar park will supply discounted power up to 10% less to industries within the Dawa Enclave, boosting industrial competitiveness and sustainability.

According to the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA), Ghana currently operates 188 MW of installed solar capacity, with its largest existing facility being a 50 MW solar farm managed by the Bui Power Authority as part of a hybrid hydro-solar system.