Ghana’s renewable energy generation is expected to experience a 10 per cent increase by 2030 and a 50 per cent increase by 2060.

The government, through the Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Dr Yussif Sulemana, says the anticipated surge forms part of the government’s long-term strategy to gradually shift the country’s heavy reliance on hydrocarbons toward clean energy as the world continues to transition to clean energy amid climate change.

He explained at the Africa Sustainable Energy Centre’s (ASEC) event during the World Energy Week 2025, that Ghana's energy transition framework aims to align sustainable practices with economic development.

“Our target is that by 2030, about 10% of our energy generation should come from renewables,” he said, adding that this will be driven by innovation and collaboration and investment in green technologies like solar, hydrogen, and carbon capture.

He mentioned that the country currently depends massively on oil and gas for power generation, but is laying down measures to diversify its energy sources.

“In Ghana, and across our ministry, we are embarking on a lot of innovative technologies, including solar pumps, and building solar on onshore and offshore facilities.

"We are widening our technology base to build resilient systems that can meet our energy demand sustainably,” Dr Sulemana noted.

The energy expert further disclosed that the ministry is making effort to invest in carbon capture technologies for the country to accumulate carbon credits and proceed with leveraging the existing energy resources while increasing renewable investments.

These efforts, according to Dr Sulemana, are not intended to keep up with global trends or catch up to others but to chart a course that aligns with the country’s future without negatively impacting development and the economy.

“As it stands now, we still need to do a lot of work. Renewable energy projects are now becoming more bankable, but we must cement that bankability, especially by finding answers to global energy security. If renewable energy can truly guarantee energy security, the transition will be smooth and stable,” he said.

Dr Sulemana said that natural gas, which is recognised as a transition fuel, will continue to play a role in powering the country and the economy.

“We already have one gas plant and are building another as part of our transition strategy. This gives us the breathing space to transition at our own pace. Whether we can keep up with the global energy transition pace is too early to tell, but we are doing our best.”

He believes that “if we stay committed to this strategy, we won’t be caught off guard and we can keep pace with what’s happening in the global energy space.”

Meanwhile, Net-zero energy transition by 2070 will require an investment of more than $500 billion. To raise the needed funds, the Ministry of  Energy and Green Transition says it will introduce tax incentives for renewable energy projects and streamline regulations to attract private sector investment.

Speaking at the West Africa Green Economy Roundtable 2025, the acting chief director of the ministry, Solomon Ajetti, reaffirmed the government's commitment to implementing resilient measures to drive the transition agenda.

“If you look at Ghana's green transition, the cost to get to net zero as per the document is over 500 billion US dollars. It is not going to come from the government alone, and therefore it’s going to be private-sector-led. That is why there has to be collaboration between the public and private sectors. That collaboration is always needed,” he explained.

Chairman of the Prison Service Council, Apostle Alexander Nanakum Labi, highlighted the importance of faith-based organizations, including the church, in promoting advocacy for the energy transition and supporting the fight against illegal mining.

“The church has a lot to do. We have to really engage, work very hard, and speak to the conscience of the people, especially those who come to church and those who go to the mosque. We consider about 98%. So if we all believe in the God who created the universe, we can’t sit alone and see the environment destroyed each generation. The church has a major role to play,” he emphasized.

Director of Pent Media Center, Pastor Dr. Phelix Deakluche, also stressed the need for strong multi-stakeholder collaboration to design practical solutions towards building a green economy.

“As a Pent Media Center, it’s imperative that we organize what we call the West African Green Economy Roundtable discussion so that we can bring together academia, captains of industry, the clergy, and other stakeholders and environmental advocates to sit at the same table and decide how best this issue of green economy will become a reality,” he stated.