By Enock Akonnor (Managing Editor) enockakonnor2013@gmail.com
The Accelerated Solar Action Program (ASAP) has officially moved into its implementation phase following a vendors’ sensitization workshop held in Accra on October 3, 2025.
Over the next 14 years (2025–2038), Ecobank Ghana will deploy $31 million in concessional financing at 15% interest for men and a reduced 14% for women to support the adoption of distributed solar energy across Ghana.
The initiative targets 765 micro, small, and medium enterprises (40% women-led), 19 irrigation cooperatives, and 1,617 households (40% female-headed).
Speaking at the event, Mrs. Eunice A. Biritwum, Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, praised the program’s practical focus:
“Beyond policy, we recognize the need to create awareness and strengthen capacity to deliver quality, safe, and affordable energy solutions to Ghanaians.”
Mr. Talep Pierre, ASAP Program Manager, emphasized the importance of collaboration:
“The success of this program depends on scaling partnerships, affordable financing, and supportive policies to deliver a greener, more resilient Ghana.”
Through partnerships with Ecobank, UNDP, and the Green Climate Fund, ASAP aims to cut 417,000 tons of CO₂ emissions and add 30.6 MW to Ghana’s renewable energy capacity.
This initiative goes beyond financing. It marks the beginning of Ghana’s solar revolution.
Enock Akonnor is an experienced Ghanaian journalist, based in Kumasi and currently serves as the CEO and Managing Editor of www.leakyghana.com.
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