By Prince Ahenkorah
Africa is set to scale up renewable energy, by integrating renewables into the existing African Systems.
This was revealed during a conference organized by Africa Energy Technology Conference, at Labadi Beach hostel, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
During a plenary session 9, the speakers affirmed the need to scale up renewable energy on the continent.
Speaking on the topic, “Scaling Up Renewables- Integrating Renewables into Existing African Systems”, Ing. Seth Mahu, Renewable Director, at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, indicated, the continent produced very little renewable energy from the African continent.
He affirmed that the continent should draft policies that will aid the integration of renewables into the energy systems. The Renewable Director at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transitions, further said that, to make the continent achieve its purpose of scaling up renewable energy, there should be regional based policies that will help unlock the potential of all the regions within the continent.
He again said that the continent should draft policies that will aid unlock capita. Ing. Seth Mahu, highlighted the need for Africa to develop technologies that will assist them in scaling up renewables, indicating the need for regulatory institutions.
Adding up, the Founder and CEO of Kofa, Erik Nygard also affirmed the need for systems to unbundle the distribution of energy. He also called for private partnership in the renewable energy sector, citing that private partnership would aid the sector achieve its purpose.
Echoing the assertions made by Erik Nygard, and Ing. Seth Mahu, the Executive Secretary of Ghana Energy Commission, Mrs Eunice Biritwum, also affirmed the regulatory framework of the energy sector. She indicated that a clear framework in the renewable energy sector, so investors can have confidence when investing in the sector.
She highlighted the need for investor confidence, indicating that every investor who invests in the sector have a clear framework upon which they work within, as it will raise the investor confidence level.
Speaking on behalf of GRIDCO, the Chief Executive Officer, Mark Awuah Baah, also highlighted the need for investor confidence. He said that whatever processes required must favour the investor.
He stated that, in order to build a sustainable renewable energy sector, it requires effective planning, accurate data to enable investors take informed decisions.
He again said that there should be a capacity to carry out impact study, effective planning, and providing accurate data to investors.
All the panelists during the session called for effective processes to scale up the renewable energy on the African continent.
The session explored the critical role of technology policy in driving sustainable energy development across Africa. They examined investment strategies and risk management frameworks necessary to accelerate the adoption of clean energy technologies, including carbon capture, ESG considerations, and the development of diverse energy sources (hydrogen, hydro, electricity, wind, solar, and EVs).
The session addressed the interconnected challenges of infrastructure development, financing, and climate change, emphasizing the need for innovative policy solutions to unlock Africa’s vast renewable energy potential