Ghana's Industrial Energy Efficiency: Forging a Path to Decarbonisation

Ghana, with a population exceeding 33 million and an 86% electrification rate, faces challenges in maintaining a reliable fuel supply for its power stations, impacting its economy and industries. Recognizing the importance of energy efficiency (EE), Ghana committed to a 20% improvement in industrial facilities by 2030 through its NDC. This Ghana's Industrial Energy Efficiency Readiness project successfully trained 35 national EE consultants in ISO 50001 compliant Energy Management System (EnMS) and enabled energy savings of up to 9% average through Initial pipeline of 10 industrial EE projects. This readiness grant is valued at USD 533,165 with an implementation period of 30 months.

At a glance

Number of Readiness Grants

Ghana has received the readiness support in 7 grants since 2017.

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Amount of Readiness financing

Cumulative funding amount of GCF Readiness Support to Ghana since 2017.

Technical staff of banks

There was training facilitated for 23 technical staff of banks on assessment of EE projects

National EE consultants

There was training facilitated for 35 national EE consultants in ISO 50001 compliant Energy Management System (EnMS)

"At the end of the project the capacity of the trainees has been built to carry out energy assessments. They are even available to support other companies to identify opportunities for energy efficiency".

Mr. Ebenezer Appah-Sampong

Deputy Executive Director of Ghana Environmental Protection Agency

Laying the Foundation for Industrial Decarbonisation in Ghana

Policy Roadmap Development / Awareness Strategy

Comprehensive Capacity Building and Training / Initial Pipeline of Projects

Establishing solid foundations of Ghana’s transition for industrial decarbonization through policy roadmap and capacity building

The value of seeking proper guidance

Seeking attention and experience of high-level personnel, high government involvement both at the design and implementation stage of a project proved critical. This readiness grant emphasizes then need for inclusion of all necessary strategies that should be explored for state ownership, which is crucial for seeking the knowledge and experience of policy makers. 

Strengthening Industrial Energy Efficiency through Policy and Awareness

The project developed a diagnostic assessment report and government action plan, providing a solid foundation for achieving Ghana's NDC targets. An awareness-raising strategy was created to encourage private sector engagement in industrial EE. Overcoming data collection challenges by working closely with influential national institutions to get buy-in from top management of companies.

Building Capacity and Fostering Financial Expertise

Training 35 national EE consultants in ISO 50001 compliant Energy Management Systems (EnMS) enhanced local expertise. 23 technical staff from banks were trained in assessing EE projects, bridging the skills gap in the financial sector. This is crucial for attracting investment in EE initiatives.

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Policy Foundations

Established a policy roadmap for Ghana’s transition to industrial decarbonisation.

Capacity Building

Enhanced the skills of consultants and bank staff in energy efficiency and project assessment.

Project Pipeline

Developed an initial pipeline of industrial EE projects demonstrating tangible energy savings.