First Sky Limited has completed a 50-megawatt peak (MWp) solar power plant at Galgu in the Yendi Municipality of the Northern Region, strengthening Ghana’s efforts to increase renewable energy in its electricity mix to 15 percent by 2030.
The facility, developed in partnership with the Bui Power Authority (BPA), has been connected to the national grid and is operating commercially, generating electricity for the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) for onward transmission and distribution.
The project marks a significant milestone for indigenous participation in Ghana’s energy sector, demonstrating the capacity of local companies to deliver major renewable energy infrastructure using Ghanaian expertise.
Members of Parliament’s Select Committee on Energy and Mines, led by its Chairman, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, Member of Parliament for Ho West, congratulated First Sky Ltd and its partners for delivering such a remarkable project, during an inspection visit to the facility on Monday, October 26, 2026.
The visit was to assess the project’s development and operational status, with committee members commending First Sky for completing the facility and contributing to the country’s clean energy transition.
Mr Bedzrah said the project demonstrated that wholly Ghanaian-owned companies had the technical expertise and capacity to undertake major energy infrastructure projects.
The committee’s Ranking Member, George Kwame Aboagye, MP for Asene/Manso/Akroso, called for a strategic approach to developing more solar power plants in the northern part of the country.
He said the area’s abundant solar resources presented an opportunity to expand renewable energy generation, support economic activity and improve the country’s energy security.
The Yendi facility is expected to contribute to improved electricity supply in the municipality and surrounding communities along the Eastern Corridor. It is also expected to help ease pressure on existing transmission infrastructure and reduce the risk of power outages and voltage fluctuations.
Beyond supporting domestic electricity needs, the project is expected to provide businesses in the area with access to cleaner energy, potentially improving their environmental performance and competitiveness in international markets.
First Sky Limited undertook the planning, installation and construction of the facility using its own engineering expertise, without foreign technical support.
The development is also expected to contribute to efforts to reduce carbon emissions associated with electricity generation as Ghana seeks to diversify its energy sources and increase the contribution of renewables to the national grid.
First Sky reaffirmed its commitment to developing additional solar infrastructure that meets the required technical and operational standards, signaling its readiness to support Ghana’s broader renewable energy ambitions.
The completion of the Yendi solar farm adds to the country’s renewable energy infrastructure and highlights the potential for local companies to play a greater role in delivering clean energy projects.
Source: businesspostonline
