The Association of Ghana Industries - Energy Service Centre (AGI-ESC), with support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, is launching an Energy Efficiency Network in Ghana. This pioneering network, as outlined in a joint statement, aims to promote collaborative sustainability in advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy in the country's industrial sector.

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The Energy Efficiency Network, the first of its kind in Ghana, is expected to yield energy and financial savings while contributing to climate protection. It will serve as a comprehensive platform for industries in the Greater Accra Region to enhance energy efficiency, reduce costs, lower carbon emissions, and boost competitiveness, particularly within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

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This initiative will run until December 2025 and will include the participation of 13 large industries. Participating companies will receive essential technical support, including a comprehensive energy audit compliant with ISO 50002:2014 standards.

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“This enables companies to assess their energy and CO2 savings potential, estimate the cost of the required investments, analyze the economic benefits of the measures, individual energy savings targets and the return on investment for each measure,” the statement said.“The companies will also be provided with additional support to implement these recommended measures in their production processes.

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The platform will facilitate knowledge exchange, best practice sharing, and capacity-building to equip participants with innovative energy-saving techniques and technologies,” it added.Chief Executive Officer of the AGI, Seth Twum-Akwaboah on his part said, "the Energy Efficiency Network represents a pivotal moment for Ghana's industrial landscape.

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The AGI is proud to partner with GIZ to strengthen our commitment to sustainable development and energy conservation.”“By empowering our members to adopt energy-efficient practices, we can drive positive change, achieve cost savings, and bolster Ghana's position in the global market," he added.In the meantime, the Accra Holiday Inn Hotel will host the official launch of the Energy Efficiency Network on September 28,

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2023.

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