Jinapor Reaffirms 10% Renewable Target by 2030, Warns Sector on Financial Discipline

The Minister for Energy and Green Transitions, John Jinapor, has restated government’s resolve to push Ghana’s renewable energy penetration to at least 10% by 2030, while underscoring the urgent need for stronger financial discipline across the energy value chain.

Speaking at the Annual Stakeholders Meeting of the Bui Power Authority (BPA), Mr. Jinapor said meeting the 2030 target will require sustained policy consistency, regulatory support and investment to accelerate clean energy deployment, reinforce the national grid and secure the long-term financial health of the sector.

He commended the BPA for what he described as an outstanding performance in 2025, highlighting its achievement of surpassing clean energy generation targets, expanding solar capacity, commissioning battery storage systems, posting strong financial results and maintaining an excellent safety record. He said the Authority’s performance demonstrates the growing potential of renewable energy to anchor Ghana’s future energy mix.

“As Government works towards achieving at least 10% renewable energy penetration by 2030, we remain committed to providing the policy, regulatory and investment support needed to accelerate clean energy development, strengthen our electricity grid and ensure a financially sustainable energy sector,” he said.

Mr. Jinapor, however, cautioned that investment alone is not enough. He stressed that improved revenue collection, prudent financial management and stronger payment discipline are essential to safeguarding the sector’s long-term viability.

“This must be complemented by improved revenue collection, prudent financial management and stronger payment discipline across the energy value chain to safeguard the sector's long-term sustainability and enable continued investment in critical infrastructure,” he noted.

He said government will continue working with industry players to create the conditions needed to expand renewable energy while addressing the financial and infrastructure challenges confronting the sector.

According to him, a sustainable energy transition depends not only on increasing clean energy generation but also on ensuring that the systems supporting the sector remain financially and operationally resilient.