Senior Country Manager for the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Kyler F. Kelhofer, has reiterated the IFC’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s move towards a 24-hour industrial economy.
Speaking at the launch of the Solar Park in Agortor, near the Dawa Industrial Zone, Mr. Kelhofer said the project will help provide sustainable and reliable energy for industries operating within the enclave and beyond.
“The commissioning of the Solar Park is part of our commitment to support government’s 24-hour economy policy,” he stated.
“This solar park will provide renewable energy integration for sustainable development and industrial efficiency in the Dawa region.”
He added that the IFC is proud to be among the international partners supporting Solar For Industries Limited to expand clean energy access and strengthen Ghana’s industrial competitiveness.
A Ghanaian-Led Renewable Energy Champion, Solar For Industries Limited (SFI) is a subsidiary of Quarm Investments Limited, the Ghanaian company also overseeing the redevelopment of the Seglemi Housing Project.
The company says the Solar Park embodies its core belief that “Ghanaians Can Do It.”
The Solar For Industries project is expected to:
Deliver stable, reliable and cost-competitive power for industrial operations
Enhance ESG performance for companies seeking global market access
Reduce carbon emissions and advance Ghana’s Paris Agreement climate commitments
Strengthen national energy security and boost industrial productivity
Once fully operational at 1,000 MWp capacity, the Solar Park will generate approximately 1,500 gigawatt-hours of clean power annually, equivalent to more than 10% of Ghana’s current electricity demand.
President John Dramani Mahama described the project as a defining step in Ghana’s transition to a clean and resilient industrial economy.
“This is the dawn of Ghana’s clean industrial revolution,” the President said.
“Every megawatt of clean energy we generate is a pledge to our children that we will leave them a healthier planet than the one we inherited.”
Story: Patrick Asford Boadu
