Government has resolved to utilise solar energy to augment power supply to homes, companies and communities acorss the country.

Delivering the 2027 budget before Parliament on Thursday, November 12, the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson underscored the significance of solar enregy to the country.

"Mr. Speaker, energy security is economic security. When a trader can keep her shop running, a farmer can power his irrigation, and a young entrepreneur can work through the night, our economy grows and our people prosper.  Mr. Speaker, Ghana is blessed with abundant sunshine all year round, a natural resource that costs us nothing and never runs out. Yet for far too long, this Godgiven resource has been largely untapped. Mr. Speaker, this Government says no more. Ghana’s sunshine must become a greater source of power and prosperity for our people," he established. 

In order to secure Ghana's energy future, Dr. Ato Forson noted that "government will exempt solar panels and batteries from import duties and VAT, strengthening incentives for households and businesses to go solar and lowering the cost of adopting clean energy...every exemption we grant must earn its place by delivering real value to the Ghanaian people and harnessing the power of the sun does exactly that".

He intimated that "these exemptions form part of the incentives under the 24-hour economy Programme".  

In administering this solar project, the Minister urged Ghanaians to tap into this opportunity.

"Government is making it easier to go solar. I urge households, farmers and businesses to seize this opportunity. Let us put Ghana’s sunshine to work in our homes, on our farms, in our factories and on our roads."

"For schools, clinics and factories, solar can improve reliability and keep essential services and productive activity going. As more electric vehicles enter Ghana, the opportunity of solar power extends to our roads. I encourage electric vehicle owners, transport operators and charging businesses to take advantage of these incentives to invest in solar systems for charging. Ghana’s sunshine can help power both your home and your journey to work."