Ghana Plans 200MW Battery Storage Procurement to Boost Grid Reliability
Ghana is preparing to procure 200MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) through competitive bidding, according to the country’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor.
The announcement was made during a parliamentary session last week, as reported by the state-owned news agency.
Jinapor stated that the planned battery storage capacity will be deployed across the country to strengthen electricity supply to the national grid, particularly during peak nighttime demand. The initiative is expected to improve grid stability and address supply gaps during non-solar generation hours.
While the procurement will be conducted via competitive bidding processes, key project details—including specific locations, storage durations, and implementation timelines—have not yet been disclosed.
Data from the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) shows that Ghana has installed approximately 112MW of utility-scale solar capacity to date, alongside around 10MWh of battery storage.
AFSIA noted that the planned 200MW procurement represents a significant step toward integrating energy storage with renewable generation. However, it remains unclear whether the new systems will be paired with existing solar assets, future renewable projects, or deployed as standalone grid-support infrastructure.
Ghana is aiming to increase its national electrification rate to 99% by the end of the decade, up from around 89% currently. At the same time, the country is working toward a long-term goal of achieving 50% renewable energy generation by 2060.
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