Finance
Energy ministry to install 23,500 solar streetlights to ease pressure on national grid

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has disclosed that the Ministry has commenced the installation of 23,500 solar-powered streetlights across the country, in a bold move to reduce the energy load on the national grid and promote cleaner energy use.
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Streetlights rely heavily on the national grid, and unfortunately, they are activated during peak periods. The difference between peak and off-peak periods can be around 400 to 600 megawatts. These streetlights alone account for more than 200 megawatts.
So if we can take them off the grid and run them on solar systems, we could shave off about 200 to 300 megawatts. That would significantly improve efficiency in the sector.
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