President John Dramani Mahama has described the Solar for Industries Project as a central pillar of his government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative, particularly designed to support manufacturing and industrial operations within Tema, Dawhenya, and the Kpong enclave.
Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the project at the Dawa Industrial Zone, the President said the initiative marks a major milestone in Ghana’s transition toward renewable energy, helping industries operate sustainably while reducing dependence on the national grid.
“The objective of this programme under the Reset Agenda is to ensure an uninterrupted power supply for industries and export zones,” he stated.
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President Mahama said the Solar for Industries Project aligns with broader national efforts under Ghana’s environmental and economic transformation agenda, linking it to other ongoing initiatives such as the Blue Water Guards, the Tree for Life Reforestation Programme, and the Clean Ghana Campaign.
He emphasised that together, these programmes are transforming Ghana into a model of “ecological harmony and economic development.”
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“Every megawatt of clean energy we generate is a promise fulfilled, a pledge to our children that we will leave them a healthier planet than the one we inherited,” he said.
The President described the project as a reflection of government’s confidence in Ghana’s capacity to “restore its economy on the pillars of resilience and responsibility,” and to compete globally through production, processing, and export.
“This project shows that Ghana does not need to choose between economic growth and environmental protection. We can have both, and indeed, we must have both,” he noted.
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He added that the Solar for Industries Project is “not just a power plant” but “a message that Ghana is prepared to lead the next phase of Africa’s industrial renaissance; energised by the sun, propelled by innovation, and upheld by our collective determination.”
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
