Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has revealed that the government is working to install solar energy systems in public buildings to provide charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs).
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Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, July 9, the Minister said the initiative is part of the National Electronic Vehicle Policy, which sets a 2024–2026 roadmap for rolling out green infrastructure in public facilities.
“We are reviewing current laws to enable the installation of solar systems in public buildings for EV charging,” Mr. Nikpe said.
He noted that while the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition is leading the project, it is collaborating with the Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources to implement the installations. Some systems are already being set up and are expected to be commissioned soon.
The Minister also announced plans to repurpose Terminal 2 at Kotoka International Airport as a dual-purpose facility to ease congestion at Terminal 3 during peak hours.
“Passenger traffic at Terminal 3 has increased significantly. Ghana Airport Company has a plan to convert Terminal 2 to support Terminal 3 operations,” he added.
These measures signal the government’s push toward sustainable energy solutions and improved infrastructure capacity to meet future mobility and energy demands.
