We Will Create 1.5 Million Jobs in Ghana – DreamPower Africa Informs Otumfuo

DreamPower Africa, a clean energy company, estimates that its activities would create nearly two million jobs in the green energy sector for Ghanaian youth.

The global company intends to depend on the expertise of Ghanaians, in a way, contributing to absorbing the teeming unemployed youth into gainful livelihoods that will also sustain environmental protection efforts.

At the Manhyia Palace on May 21, 2025, Stephen Onyina Karikari, Chief Operating Officer of the company, said the workforce would be provided with the skills needed in the production of solar panels through innovation and technology transfer.

“In implementing all these, we need the local expertise. For that, we are proposing a partnership with KNUST in terms of how we can set up the institute where we will have expertise in terms of servicing, maintenance and creating green jobs. We are envisioning that we can create 1.5 million green jobs, which comes from the solar components which we will manufacture here, not just import here.”

The Management of the company briefed the King about their three-phased plan to partner with Ghana for an extensive expansion of the country’s green energy transition.

Mr Onyinah said the first phase will encompass solarising key private and public institutions across the country, including Parliament, Ministries, and hospitals, providing 24-hour energy security for the industrial hub.

The Second phase will deal with EV Charging Infrastructure across spheres.

“We intend to do a public-private partnership where all the Goil filling stations and key infrastructure like STC etc will have EV charging ports,” he explained, noting that this will leverage on existing systems already in place.

The last phase will focus on a mass electric vehicle assembly plant.

“We will set up an assembly plant to produce EV buses.”

Essence
Otumfuo embraced the idea of extending solar energy use in the country, acknowledging green energy as the new norm and highlighting the country’s energy challenges.

“Any country that wants to develop has to adapt to it. Ghana, at the moment, is still facing electricity problems. We are importing fuel. We need to find a way to be able to run our country, and at the same time, we need clean energy to address climate change. Climate change is real. If we don’t adapt to clean energy, we are going to find ourselves in a situation where we will all be affected; therefore, solar energy is something that will be good for us. It’s something that we have to invest in.”

“Even though we have excess capacity, there is still a problem there. We can look at yours and if you can give Ghana a good proposal which will give us benefit, I’m sure we will look at it positively. That is the way we want to go, and that is the way we have to go. Green Energy is something we cannot avoid, so it’s a must that we do it, but provided that technology and everything are there.”

Contribution to the 24-hour Economy
The Asantehene indicated that the government’s 24-hour economy plan would be effective and successful only under a reliable power supply.

“If the 24-hour economy is going to be successful, the energy must also run for industries to operate.”

About

DreamPower Africa, a forward-thinking energy and e-mobility company, is driving Africa’s transition to sustainable power.

With a focus on clean, intelligent, and inclusive solutions, the company provides advanced solar energy systems, battery storage, electric vehicles, and smart infrastructure.

Their offerings include energy-efficient lighting automation, custom solar and hybrid power systems for homes and businesses, and scalable EV charging networks. By combining global expertise with local insight,

DreamPower is reshaping Africa’s energy landscape; one smart, sustainable solution at a time.

Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini