President John Dramani Mahama has hailed the Solar for Industries Project as a landmark step in Ghana’s transition to renewable energy and a key pillar of his government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative, designed to ensure constant power for industries across Tema, Dawhenya, and the Kpong enclave.

Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony at the Dawa Industrial Zone, President Mahama said the project will guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply to manufacturing and export processing zones under the government’s Reset Agenda.

He noted that the initiative aligns with Ghana’s broader environmental and economic transformation goals, complementing national programmes such as the Blue Water Guards, Tree for Life Reforestation Programme, and the Clean Ghana Campaign.

“The Solar for Industries Initiative supports the wider environmental agenda. 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,” President Mahama said.

He emphasised that the project reflects Ghana’s growing confidence in building a resilient, responsible, and competitive economy, capable of producing, processing, and exporting efficiently.

“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 stated.

According to President Mahama, the Solar for Industries Project represents more than just an energy installation — it sends a powerful message that Ghana is ready to lead Africa’s next industrial renaissance, driven by renewable energy and technological innovation.

“The Solar for Industries Project is 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,” he concluded.

The initiative is expected to significantly boost industrial productivity, reduce energy costs, and enhance sustainability, reinforcing Ghana’s commitment to a green and inclusive economic future.