Sunon Asogli Power Ghana Limited, the largest independent power generation company in the Republic of Ghana, is set to commence major energy projects
Sunon Asogli Power Ghana Limited, the largest independent power generation company in the Republic of Ghana, is set to commence major energy projects in Greater Accra Region and the northern part of the country as part of its expansion drive.
The company currently operates a 560MW combined-cycle power plant located in Kpone, near Tema.
Speaking at the celebration of the Chinese New Year — the Year of the Horse — at Kpone, Co-founder and President of Sunon Asogli Power Ghana Limited, Togbe Afede XIV, said Asogli Power has acquired four sites in the north for the development of solar projects, with an initial target of 200MW.
He further revealed that land has been secured for a 100–200MW wind farm in Sege in the Ada West District, as well as plans to expand the current plant with an additional 850MW.
He told this portal that the company would soon sign a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Electricity Company of Ghana to kick-start construction.
He added that the company is encouraged by the stability John Mahama’s government has brought to the economy and asked for the Vice President’s assistance “as we strive to support Ghana’s growth ambitions and energy transition plans.”
He continued: “…we want to be an integral part of Ghana’s economic success and support the Big Push, the 24-Hour Economy, and other exciting government initiatives.”
Sunon Asogli Power Ghana Limited is a joint venture between Shenzhen Energy Group and the China Africa Development Fund.
The first phase of the power plant was completed in 2010, and the second phase, with an installed capacity of 360MW, was commercialised in 2017.
Togbe Afede commended Ghana’s economic stability under President John Mahama’s administration, noting that renewed investor confidence has strengthened the country’s economic outlook.
He cited recent visits by top officials from Guangdong Province — home of Shenzhen Energy Group — as well as Madam Liu, the first female Deputy CEO of Shenzhen Energy, as clear endorsements of Ghana’s positive trajectory.
“As resilience and growth come, there will be increased energy demand. We want to ask you to assist us as we strive to support Ghana in this ambition to grow the energy sector, especially in the transition towards renewables,” he appealed.
He added that just as Shenzhen Energy Group played a key role in transforming Shenzhen and Guangdong Province into global economic powerhouses, Sunon Asogli aims to be an integral part of Ghana’s economic success, supporting flagship initiatives such as the 24-hour economy policy.
The colourful celebration blended business and culture, reinforcing both the commercial partnership and people-to-people ties between Ghana and China, as participants ushered in the Lunar New Year with renewed optimism for expanded cooperation in the energy sector.
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