Energy Analyst Lukman Abubakar has entreated the government to be innovative in harnessing natural resources for renewable energy and to also take the risk involved in transitioning to ensure Ghana is not left behind.
“Over the years, policies have been made just that most of these policies the implementation has always been a challenge. If by 2050, that is the net zero we are still driving internal combustion engine cars, then we have failed, we are lagging behind the transition, ” He said.
According to him, improper implementation of renewable energy policies is hindering the energy transition agenda in Africa.
He said little effort has been made to accelerate interventions toward the attainment of this agenda.
Mr Abubakar noted that ” innovation is very key upon all the risk, you will think that we can’t do it. If you are going to do this, it will cause a lot of harm but innovation comes to address all of this.”
According to him, jobs will be created if the country is switching from combustion to electric vehicles.
In line with the Sustainable Development Goal 7, while global cooperation and coordination is critical, domestic policy frameworks must urgently be reformed to streamline and fast-track renewable energy projects and catalyze private sector investments.
Clear and robust policies, transparent processes, public support and the availability of modern energy transmission systems are key to accelerating the uptake of wind and solar energy technologies.
