Deputy Energy Minister Collins Adomako-Mensah has outlined an ambitious vision for green hydrogen to revolutionize Africa’s renewable energy landscape and help meet important emissions reduction targets.
At the Green Hydrogen Adoption Symposium in Ghana on Wednesday, he highlighted Ghana’s commitment to integrating green hydrogen into its strategic energy framework.
The theme of the event was: “The future of green hydrogen in sub-Saharan Africa: the role of communication, technology and higher education institutions”.
Mr. Adomako-Mensah highlighted Ghana’s goal of achieving 10% modern installed renewable energy capacity by 2030, showcasing ongoing projects such as the 166MW installed solar capacity and 200MW solar farm by Bui Power Authority.
In addition, he introduced the Ghana Energy Transition Framework, which aims for net zero emissions by 2070.
He noted that in this context, the country foresees an installed capacity of 83 gigawatts, with 21 gigawatts from renewable energy sources.
“The potential of green hydrogen in transforming Africa’s renewable energy landscape is enormous. Our Energy Transition Framework not only aims for net zero emissions by 2070, but also sets out a roadmap for significant changes in our energy mix,” he said.
According to the framework, more than 70% of road vehicles in Ghana are expected to be powered by electricity and hydrogen by 2045, with the goal of all road and rail transport moving to these energy sources by 2070.
This change highlights the importance of expanding the dialogue around hydrogen as a critical component of Ghana’s emerging hydrogen industry.
The Deputy Minister also acknowledged the pioneering efforts of the P-Learn Center at the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) in promoting research on green hydrogen technology.
“Let’s keep innovating and working together for a greener tomorrow,” he urged.
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