Energy Ministry plans EV charging stations to support 17,000 Electric Vehicles
29th January 2026
File photo of EV charging station
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced plans to install solar-powered water pumps in riverine communities as part of government efforts to promote sustainable agriculture and expand the use of renewable energy.
The initiative, which is being rolled out as a pilot project, is aimed at supporting farmers—particularly in northern Ghana—by enabling dry-season irrigation through the use of solar energy.
Speaking during a working visit by the Vice President, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the Minister said the project is intended to reduce prolonged periods of inactivity among farmers and improve year-round agricultural productivity.
According to Mr Jinapor, many farmers in northern Ghana remain idle for up to five or six months during the dry season due to the lack of irrigation facilities.
“This will ensure that during the dry season, especially in the northern parts of the country, farmers will not be idle. In many cases, people remain inactive for five to six months,” he said.
He added that if the pilot continues to show positive results, the initiative would be scaled up to support both the country’s agricultural policy and its green energy objectives.
“If we are able to install more of these pumps and the results continue to show real progress, we will not only be deploying green energy but also directly supporting agricultural policy,” the Minister stated.
Beyond agriculture, Mr Jinapor revealed that his ministry is also developing plans to install solar-powered charging stations across selected locations nationwide to support the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).
He explained that the charging infrastructure is expected to serve more than 10,000 electric vehicles while easing pressure on the national electricity grid.
“Ghana currently has about 17,000 electric vehicles, the highest number in Africa. If we do not act proactively, these vehicles alone could place a heavy demand on our electricity supply. We want to be innovative and stay ahead of the curve,” he noted.
The Minister further disclosed that the proposed charging stations will be equipped with solar battery systems and accessible via mobile applications, allowing EV owners to recharge their vehicles quickly using modern technology.
He stressed that the initiatives form part of a broader strategy to accelerate Ghana’s green transition agenda while supporting economic growth and sustainable development.