President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to introduce regulations for the establishment of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Ghana to prevent excessive pressure on the country’s electricity distribution network.
The President said the rapid expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure requires proper planning to ensure charging stations are strategically located and do not place additional strain on transformers, substations and other electricity distribution facilities.
Speaking at the commissioning of the Zonda Tec Ghana Limited Assembly Plant in Tema, President Mahama disclosed that the Ministry of Energy and Green Transitions is working on a comprehensive electric vehicle policy to establish clear guidelines for the development of Ghana’s growing EV sector.
He cautioned that allowing charging stations to be established without adequate regulation could create imbalances within the national power supply system.
According to President Mahama, the electricity infrastructure serving each proposed charging station must be carefully assessed before approval. He explained that concentrating several charging facilities within an area where existing transformers or substations have limited capacity could negatively affect electricity supply stability in Ghana.
“A few people have started establishing charging stations. If this is not regulated, it could lead to imbalances in our energy system,” President Mahama said.
Ghana to Develop Clear EV Charging Regulations
The President said the electric vehicle policy being developed by the Energy Ministry will be presented to Cabinet for consideration before detailed regulations are introduced.
The regulations are expected to provide businesses and investors with clear requirements for establishing EV charging stations in Ghana, while ensuring that the country’s electricity distribution network can accommodate the growing demand for electric mobility.
President Mahama also revealed that the government is looking at ways to promote solar-powered EV charging stations as part of its broader renewable energy and green transition agenda.
The use of solar energy for electric vehicle charging, he said, could help reduce pressure on the national electricity grid while supporting the expansion of clean transportation and sustainable mobility in Ghana.
The government’s move comes as Ghana continues to explore opportunities in the electric vehicle industry, renewable energy and green technology, with local vehicle assembly expected to play an important role in the country’s emerging electric mobility sector.
Source: newsthemegh.com