The BPA is exploring further expansion of micro-hydro facilities to increase power supply to the national grid.
The NPP Flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has inaugurated the Phase II of the Tsatsadu micro-hydropower generation plant, a significant milestone in Ghana’s renewable energy journey.
The Tsatsadu micro-hydropower plant is located at the Tsatsadu Waterfalls in Alavanyo, Hohoe District of the Volta Region.
The plant, built entirely by Ghanaian engineers from the Bui Power Authority (BPA) and largely funded by internally generated resources, follows Phase I, which was commissioned by President Akufo-Addo in December 2020 and generated 45 kilowatts (KW) of power. Phase II adds 75 KW.
Dr. Bawumia commended the BPA’s efforts in diversifying its energy generation mix, including the recent completion of a 5 MW solar farm on the Bui Dam. He pledged that, if elected, his government would introduce 2,000 MW of solar power to the energy mix, reducing electricity costs and creating jobs for youth through local solar panel manufacturing.
The NPP Flagbearer assured Ghanaians that, “In my 2024 election manifesto, I have committed to introducing 2,000 MW of solar power into our energy mix. This will help lower electricity costs, reduce the cost of living, and make business operations more affordable. Additionally, the solar panels will be manufactured locally, creating more jobs for the youth,”
The BPA is exploring further expansion of micro-hydro facilities, including additional works on the Tsatsadu waterfalls, to increase power supply to the national grid.
Story: Janet Ayethe
