First Sky Limited completes 50MW solar power plant in Yendi

First Sky Limited has announced the completion of its 50-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic power plant located in the Yendi Municipality of the Northern Region. This significant renewable energy project marks a major addition to Ghana’s power generation capacity and reflects the growing private sector involvement in the nation's energy transition. The facility has successfully undergone testing and is now ready to contribute clean energy to the national supply.

The technical execution of the project involved the installation of thousands of solar photovoltaic panels designed to harvest the abundant sunlight in the Yendi area. A critical component of the project's success was the collaboration with the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), which oversaw the engineering of the connection points. The newly built four-kilometre, 161-kilovolt transmission line serves as the bridge between the solar field and the existing national grid infrastructure, ensuring that the 50MW of power generated by the solar farm can be efficiently evacuated and distributed to consumers across the country.

This milestone comes at a time when the administration of President John Mahama is focused on enhancing energy security through sustainable means. By increasing the contribution of renewables, the project assists in mitigating the impact of global fuel price volatility on domestic electricity costs. Beyond its environmental benefits, the Yendi solar plant represents a significant capital investment in the Northern Region, highlighting the potential for large-scale infrastructure projects to drive regional development and provide a blueprint for future solar initiatives across the country's sun-rich northern belt.