Turkish Firm to Establish Solar Panel Plant In Ghana

Synergy Company Limited, a Turkish firm which specialises in designing solar and smart meters, is set to establish a plant in Ghana.

The aim is to manufacture all its products locally and train Ghanaians in the venture.

This was announced to the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor during a meeting on March 11, 2025.

At the meeting, the representatives of the company which has been in the energy business for close to 50 years expressed its commitment to supporting Ghana’s renewable energy agenda.

“As part of its investment, Synergy plans to establish a manufacturing plant in Ghana to produce all its products locally. The company estimates it will be able to produce up to 12 million electrical meters annually, which will include safeguards against tampering to help reduce energy losses,” the Ministry said in a communique.

Training School
Synergy also proposed the establishment of a training school to equip Ghanaians with the necessary skills in solar panel and meter production.

The initiative aims to build local capacity in renewable energy manufacturing and provide employment opportunities.

Support
The sector Minister welcomed the company’s vision to invest in Ghana, particularly its commitment to local manufacturing and skills development as he emphasized the government’s support for initiatives that align with Ghana’s green transition and energy sustainability goals.

He further assured Synergy of the ministry’s willingness to collaborate in ensuring the successful implementation of their plans, noting that local content and job creation remain key priorities for the government.