The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) has launched a bold solar energy initiative aimed at reducing emissions, cutting operational costs, and aligning with Ghana’s long-term energy transition goals.
As part of the company’s green transformation strategy, solar power systems are being installed across major fuel depots, beginning with Buipe and Kumasi. The Tema depot is expected to follow, with the systems set to power essential operations such as pumps, lighting, and monitoring systems, replacing diesel-powered generators.
“Energy is one of BOST’s biggest expenses, and with diesel prices still above GH¢12 per litre, the shift to solar is smart economics,” said BOST Managing Director, Afetsi Awoonor.
He noted that the solar transition not only offers significant cost savings but also presents potential revenue opportunities through Ghana’s growing carbon credit market. “Each solar-powered depot contributes to the national emission-reduction target, reinforcing BOST’s role in the country’s sustainable energy future,” Awoonor added.
The solar rollout is led by a newly created Green Transition and Alternative Fuels Department at BOST. The initiative directly supports Ghana’s Energy Transition Framework, which targets a 10% reduction in emissions by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070.
BOST’s initiative also aligns with the wider national climate agenda being championed by the recently established Ministry of Green Transition, led by Minister John Abdulai Jinapor. The ministry, alongside the Climate Change and Sustainability Secretariat, is driving coordinated efforts across sectors to green the economy, enhance climate resilience, and attract green financing.
While acknowledging integration challenges such as technical skills and maintenance, BOST says the shift is essential for long-term sustainability. “This transition is not about abandoning oil overnight. It’s about staying relevant in a world that is moving forward, toward cleaner, smarter energy,” Awoonor stated.
The solar deployment represents a significant step in Ghana’s move from fossil-heavy systems toward a low-carbon future, with BOST emerging as a key state player in the country’s clean energy transformation.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
