The Energy Commission has reinforced its commitment to strengthening partnerships within the renewable energy sector with a successful stakeholder engagement held in Accra.
The meeting, the second of its kind, brought together over 40 industry participants and was chaired by Professor John Gartchie Gatsi, the Commission’s Board Chairman.
It focused on deepening collaboration, improving regulatory compliance, and addressing key concerns affecting the sector.
Prof. Gatsi stressed the importance of timely license renewals, proper labeling of imported solar equipment, and full adherence to the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Control and Management Act, 2016 (Act 917).
“We will continue to organize sensitization programmes to ensure no one is left behind,” he said.
A major highlight of the session was the announcement of a forthcoming digital portal to support online license applications and monitoring, a move expected to enhance transparency, efficiency, and ease of doing business for renewable energy players.
Stakeholders raised questions and share suggestions on issues such as net metering, license categorization, dispute resolution mechanisms, and local content.
Among the proposals was the introduction of longer license renewal periods and the deployment of solar-powered water pumps to boost rural development.
Mrs. Eunice Biritwum, Acting Executive Secretary of the Commission, assured stakeholders of continuous support through education and open dialogue.
The stakeholders shared commitment to foster a transparent, compliant, and sustainable renewable energy sector that supports Ghana’s transition towards cleaner energy solutions.
