Ghana’s Journey to Net Zero: Citi TV/NRGI host forum on energy transition

Citi TV/FM and NRGI hosted a forum on Ghana’s Energy Transition, which aimed to explore Ghana’s path to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070 somewhere ending of last year.

During the Energy forum, moderated by Bernard Koku Avle, speakers emphasized adopting Electric Vehicles for Ghana’s 2070 Net Zero emissions goal.

The project Coordinator for the Drive Electric Initiative, Doris Agbevivi, highlighted the benefits of EVs, while Denis Gyegyir from NRGI urged the government to be more ambitious in renewable energy targets.

The government, in partnership with the private sector, is working on a charging infrastructure framework for EVs as part of the shift from fossil fuels.

According to Doris Agbevivi, the initiative, launched in 2019, is already in motion.

Six charging stations have been established in the Greater Accra Region, and regulations are being developed to ensure standards for EV charging.

Ms. Agbevivi reassured that the rollout of EVs won’t negatively impact jobs, and awareness and education efforts are ongoing.

The Deputy Director at the Ministry of Energy, Robert Sogbadji, mentioned plans to upgrade transmission and distribution lines for EV charging stations, with discussions underway to secure funds for feasibility studies.

Other speakers at the forum included officials from the Ministry of Energy and the Society of Petroleum Engineers Ghana.

Journalists present at the forum recognized its significance and suggested making such events annual to educate young broadcast journalists in the energy sector.