Renewable energies and energy efficiency II

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The project is part of the reform and investment partnership with Ghana. It is part of the development cooperation program Responsibility for our Planet Climate and Energy and the FC program Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency. Two projects are running under the project: Government Goes Solar and Accra-Kumasi transmission line. Government Goes Solar involves the installation of decentralized grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems (roof systems, carports and possibly open-space systems) for up to 36 public institutions (Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs) with an estimated total generation capacity of 22 MWp. The high solar potential in Ghana is still untapped, but high levels of debt and liquidity problems of state institutions in the energy sector are hindering the expansion of renewable energies (RE). 50% of the arrears in the sector are due to unpaid electricity bills from MDAs. The project goal is therefore for PV systems to help meet the electricity needs of selected MDAs in Ghana in a climate-friendly and cost-effective manner. This will reduce CO2 emissions and MDAs’ expenditure on electricity bills.