IN a landmark move towards sustainable energy, Ghana’s Minister of Energy, Matthew Prempeh-Opoku, has officially endorsed Africa’s largest rooftop solar installation powered by Sungrow, marking a significant leap in the country’s renewable energy efforts. The sprawling project, located within the Tema Freezone in Ghana, is owned by Helios Solar Company, a subsidiary of LMI Holdings, and boasts an impressive capacity of 16.82MW.
This monumental project’s success hinges on Sungrow’s cutting-edge technology, particularly the SG350HX PV inverter and the MV Station MVS4480-LV technology. Dutch & Co., the project’s PV engineering, procurement, and construction contractor, handpicked Sungrow’s solutions for their pivotal role in ensuring reliable and efficient solar energy production. Not only responsible for the installation, but Dutch & Co. will also oversee the crucial operations and maintenance.
Prempeh-Opoku’s recent visit to the project site underscores the government’s commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions in the nation. This initiative is expected to curtail Ghana’s carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 11,000 tonnes annually, contributing significantly to the country’s environmental preservation goals.
Sungrow, in a company statement, expressed pride in being chosen by Dutch & Co. for their technical prowess in delivering solutions for what will be Africa’s most extensive rooftop solar installation. This move is in line with Sungrow’s dedication to promoting clean energy and pioneering innovations in power conversion technology, all aimed at fostering a sustainable future for generations to come.
Notably, this colossal project is made possible through funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). As part of an extensive $30 million clean power and water deal with LMI Holdings, the installation will encompass 29,261 solar panels using state-of-the-art N-type technology. Covering a rooftop area of 92,000m² within LMI Holdings’ IWC Mega-warehouse, the solar system is projected to generate 24,750MWh of clean, stable electricity annually upon becoming operational.
The realisation of this solar system further cements Sungrow’s position as a trailblazer in innovative and environmentally conscious endeavours within the energy sector. As Ghana embraces this monumental leap towards sustainable energy, Sungrow stands at the forefront, leading the charge in pioneering clean and renewable power solutions.