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| Abdallah Musah, Chief Executive Officer |
The Dogon Illuminate Ghana Consortium, in partnership with international renewable-energy manufacturers and Ghanaian financial institutions, has announced major progress in its nationwide solar rollout programme, “Illuminate Ghana – Solar for All,” under the leadership of Alhassan Abdallah Musah, the project’s principal coordinator and renewable-energy advocate.
The initiative aims to deploy 510 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar installations across households, factories, small businesses, public institutions, and agro-processing centres over a three-year period, positioning Ghana as a leader in decentralized renewable-energy access in West Africa.
A Transformational National Energy Programme
The Solar for All initiative is built on a three-phase rollout:
• Phase I – 85 MW (Urban & peri-urban households, SMEs, schools)
• Phase II – 200 MW (Factories, industrial estates, public institutions)
• Phase III – 225 MW (Nationwide scaling, rural communities, value-chain clusters)
The programme integrates both rooftop solar power systems and smart-metering technologies, offering an alternative, reliable, and environmentally sustainable solution to Ghana’s energy needs.
Leadership and Vision
As the lead coordinator, Alhassan Abdallah Musah has championed the national vision to:
• Reduce electricity costs for households and industries
• Establish local manufacturing and assembly of solar panels and meters
• Train between 5,000 and 15,000 Ghanaian youth as certified solar technicians
• Create over 2,500 factory and field jobs for young people
• Support Ghana’s national Energy Transition Agenda
• Build a locally driven, economically competitive solar ecosystem
Musah emphasized that decentralizing energy production through rooftop solar increases national resilience, reduces reliance on thermal energy sources, and opens new pathways for private-sector participation.
Local Assembly and Industrial Development
In collaboration with international engineering partners, the project includes:
• A solar-panel assembly plant
• A smart solar meter manufacturing line
• A national training and certification centre for technicians
• Regional field offices in Accra, Tamale, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Ho
These facilities will strengthen Ghana’s local content capacity, support technology transfer, and reduce import dependency.
Youth Employment & Technical Skills Development
A core pillar of the initiative focuses on large-scale youth technical training, developed in partnership with:
• Youth Employment Agency (YEA)
• Ministry of Employment & Labour Relations
• Technical and vocational institutes
• Regional training hubs
The Solar Technician Training Track includes courses in:
• Rooftop system installation
• Smart metering technology
• Solar safety and compliance
• System maintenance and diagnostics
• Field operations and customer management
This programme aims to create a new generation of Ghanaian renewable-energy professionals.
Economic Impact and Energy Security
The initiative is expected to:
• Lower consumer electricity bills by 30–50%
• Support industrial productivity and business competitiveness
• Reduce national grid pressure during peak demand
• Expand access to sustainable energy for underserved communities
• Contribute significantly to Ghana’s climate commitments and SDG targets
Financial partnerships with multiple local banks ensure long-term sustainability and accessibility through flexible financing arrangements.
Statements from Leadership
Speaking from the headquarters of the World College of Mayors (WCM) in California, Alhassan Abdallah Musah highlighted the programme’s importance:
“This initiative is not only a renewable-energy project—it is a national economic transformation tool. Through Solar for All, we are creating jobs, reducing energy burdens, advancing industrialization, and building a greener future for Ghana.”
About Dogon Illuminate Ghana Consortium
The Dogon Illuminate Ghana Consortium is a development and renewable-energy partnership operating under the African Cities Development Consult Group. Its mission is to support national development through sustainable energy solutions, industrial innovation, and youth empowerment.
Media Contact
Renewable Energy Coordination Office
Dogon Illuminate Ghana Consortium
Accra Digital Centre
Accra, Ghana