REFA 2025
Strategic Partners
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition in Ghana focuses on promoting sustainable energy practices and addressing climate change through various initiatives and policies.
The Ministry of Energy was officially renamed to the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition in January 2025, reflecting Ghana's commitment to sustainability and climate action. This change was enacted through the Civil Service Instrument 2025, which aims to integrate sustainability into energy policies and promote renewable energy sources. The ministry's new mandate emphasizes reducing carbon emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, and fostering sustainable practices across all sectors of the economy.
The Energy Commission's mandate is to regulate and manage the development and utilization of energy resources of Ghana to ensure the provision of affordable energy supplies in a reliable, efficient and secure manner in order to promote the social and economic well-being of the people of Ghana, enhance environmental quality and public safety. We are committed to working with all our stakeholders to ensure the sustainable development of the electricity, renewable energy and natural gas sectors.
Ghana’s Scaling Up Renewable Energy Program (SREP) is a national initiative aimed at expanding access to clean, affordable, and reliable electricity—especially in remote and off-grid communities. Aligned with the Paris Agreement and Ghana’s Energy Transition goals, the program promotes the use of mini-grids, standalone solar systems, and net metering photovoltaic solutions to reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels.
Through this initiative, SREP aims to contribute 13.5% of renewable energy (excluding hydropower) to the national energy mix, mitigate 0.72 million tons of CO₂, and help achieve universal electricity access by 2030. The project also prioritizes local content, job creation, and gender inclusion—creating over 2,800 jobs, with at least 30% reserved for women and youth.
SECO implements Switzerland’s economic and trade policy measures. It also works in developing countries, where it promotes socially, environmentally and climate-friendly economic growth with more and better jobs across all sectors of the population.
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB, also known as BAD in french) is a multilateral development finance institution, headquartered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, since September 2014. The AfDB is a financial provider to African governments and private companies investing in the regional member countries (RMC).
The AfDB was founded in 1964 by the Organisation of African Unity, which is the predecessor of the African Union.
The AfDB comprises three entities: The African Development Bank, the African Development Fund and the Nigeria Trust Fund.
Through large-scale, low-cost, long-term financing we lower the risk and cost of climate investment, helping to get first-of-their-kind projects off the ground and contribute to transformational change. Our country-led, flexible, and inclusive approach has successfully built track records in unproven green markets, incentivized governments to make bold investment decisions, and crowded in additional sources of finance for pioneering climate solutions.
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GET.invest is a European programme that mobilises investment in renewable energy, supported by the European Union, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Austria
Forum Partner
Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 27 years. As of June 2024, Sungrow has installed 605 GW of power electronic converters worldwide. The Company is recognized as the world's No. 1 on PV inverter shipments (S&P Global Commodity Insights) and the most bankable Asian energy storage company (BloombergNEF). Its innovations power clean energy projects in over 170 countries, supported by a network of 490 service outlets guaranteeing excellent customer experience. At Sungrow, we're committed to bridging to a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service. As a leader in innovation in the solar industry, Sungrow possesses a dynamic technical R&D team that represents 40% of the personnel in the Company. The Company has also invested in its own in-house testing center approved by SGS, CSA, and TÜV Rheinland. Sungrow has the world’s largest inverter factory, with a global annual production capacity of 330 GW, including 25 GW outside China, as well as 25 GW currently under construction. Offering a wide range of solutions and services, Sungrow is committed to providing clean power for all and is steadfast in its efforts to become the global leader in clean power conversion technology.
Diamond Partner
Headquartered in Xi‘an China, LONGi Solar is a wholly owned subsidiary of LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd (SH.601012), the world’s largest manufacturer of mono-crystalline silicon PV products with the world-leading efficient mono-crystalline PV system, extraordinary R&D capability, global service network and resource integration capability. LONGi Solar is committed to becoming the world’s leading integrated service provider of solar power, which covers Large Scale / distributed solar power station, off-grid PV systems, intelligent micro-grid systems and other fields, providing customers with the best solution of the whole process of solar power supply, conversion, distribution, optimization and value-added services. LONGi Solar have been actively working abroad, and has initially formed “The Belt and Road” Region, Asia-Pacific Region, and EMEA Region since its establishment.
Sun King installs and finances solar power for the 1.8 billion people who live off the reliable grid. From cost-effective solar home systems to multi-kilowatt-scale solar systems that replace the electric utility, Sun King makes the clean energy future possible for families and businesses who need it most.
Gold Partners
Huawei offers leading Smart PV solutions which harness more than 30 years of expertise in digital information technology. As the largest inverter supplier from 2015 to 2019 globally for 5 consecutive years, Huawei is committed to building efficient, smart O&M, safe, reliable and grid-supporting Smart PV plants, and helping customers maximize the return of investment over the plants' lifetime. In 2020, Huawei will further integrate AI technologies to boost LCOE and accelerate grid parity for all.
JA Solar is a leading global provider of clean energy solutions and the top solar module supplier in Africa, trusted by customers in 180 countries. Founded in 2005 and relisted on Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2019 (002459), we have shipped over 317 GW of modules worldwide as of late 2025.
We deliver high-efficiency solar modules and advanced energy storage systems for homes, businesses and utilities. Recent innovations include the 2025 DeepBlue 5.0 module (670 W, 24.8% efficiency) and large-scale liquid-cooled storage solutions.
AFSIA Awards Partner
Dutch & Co. was established in 2011 with a mission to bridge the gap between the growing demand for electricity in West Africa and the region’s shortage of stable, affordable, and sustainable power.
Fully licensed by the Energy Commission of Ghana, Dutch & Co. is recognized as one of West Africa’s leading solar PV developers and EPC/O&M service providers. The company’s core expertise covers the development, design, construction, and maintenance of commercial and industrial solar PV systems that deliver reliable, clean, and cost-effective electricity. Dutch & Co. also helps reduce energy consumption through the implementation of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions.
With an installed capacity exceeding 22 MWp, the company’s portfolio includes the execution of Africa’s largest single-rooftop solar PV installation, located in the Tema Freezone Enclave.
Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, Dutch & Co. operates across West Africa, including Togo, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Burkina Faso, supporting clients in achieving energy independence and advancing their sustainability goals.
Industry Partners
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) is a voluntary business association of over 1200 members, made up of small, medium and large scale manufacturing and services industries in agro-processing (food and beverages), agri-business, pharmaceuticals, electronics and electrical, telecommunications, information technology, utilities, service industries, transport, construction, textiles, garments and leather, banking and advertising.
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The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is the primary agency responsible for attracting and promoting investment in Ghana under the Office of the President. Enshrined by the GIPC Act 2013 (Act 865), the Centre’s mandate is to encourage and facilitate valuable investments that drive economic growth, unlock opportunities, and create employment.
Media Partners
Since its initial publication in 2008, the pv magazine group has evolved into the leading global solar and storage media platform with regional insights.
pv magazine publishes monthly and quarterly magazines in English and German and operates daily industry news channels covering specific markets (Global, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, USA, Mexico, Brazil, Latin America, Australia, China, and India). With its independent, technology-focused reporting, pv magazine concentrates on the latest developments in the solar PV and energy storage markets and local industries. Articles cover new products and technologies, policy and market developments, and other topics related to solar PV and the energy transition. pv magazine also has an established and successful international hybrid and virtual events portfolio to deep-dive into these industry matters.
Supporting Associations
The Ghana Chamber of Clean Energy (GCCE) is a non-profit and the nation’s premier industry association committed to advancing the growth, competitiveness, and long-term impact of Ghana’s clean and renewable energy sector.
The Chamber operates with a dual focus:
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it provides a unified platform for clean energy businesses to promote, protect, and strengthen their collective interests by advocating for enabling policies, regulatory clarity, responsible business practices, and investment-friendly standards.
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it champions the strategic role of clean energy in accelerating Ghana’s just energy transition and contributing to inclusive job creation, socio-economic development, and climate resilience.
The Congolese Association for Renewable and Decentralized Energies - ACERD is an independent non-profit organization working in the renewable energy industry in the DRC. Founded in July 2018, at its first General Assembly, ACERD is made up of various local, regional and international companies, the majority of which are major development players thanks to their contributions to the development of renewable and decentralized energies in the DRC. ACERD's major role is to promote sustainable development solutions and techniques through the products and services that make up the activities of Association members; but also to become a leading association in the renewable and decentralized energy industry in order to create viable and sustainable markets, by promoting respect for norms and standards in order to provide: Consumer products appropriate to the needs of the populations; Products and services of impeccable quality; Greater access of households, businesses and Congolese communities to renewable and decentralized energies in order to help accelerate their development.
ALER is an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization for Development) whose mission is to promote renewable energies in Portuguese-speaking countries. The Association works as a facilitator of business opportunities by supporting the private sector and attracting investment and financing, as an interlocutor with national and international authorities to create a favorable regulatory framework and as a coordinator of the various stakeholders, creating a cooperation platform and constituting the common voice of renewable energies in the Portuguese language.
The Association of Off-Grid Electrification Professionals of Cameroon (APELCA) is a non-profit organization, established in August 2021 during the constitutive general assembly. APELCA is composed of local and international companies operating in the field of renewable energy, primarily solar. Its objective is to support and accelerate the sustainable development of the off-grid electrification equipment and services market, as well as the integration of productive energy uses.
The Renewable Energy Industries Association of Malawi (REIAMA) were established in 1999 with the explicit aim of promoting renewable energy technologies (RETs) in a sustainable manner to the satisfaction of consumers in Malawi. The Association draws its membership from individuals and companies who are involved in the production, supply, importation, exportation, installation, and servicing of RETs in Malawi. In addition, the Association also draws membership from organizations, individuals, projects, and programs that have sufficient and verifiable interest in the promotion, production, supply, importation, exportation, installation, and servicing of RETs in Malawi.
SAPVIA (South African Photovoltaic Industry Association) is a nonprofit organization that champions the growth and development of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy in South Africa. SAPVIA represents a broad spectrum of industry stakeholders from manufacturers and installers to financiers and consultants and works to shape policy, promote best practices, and ensure quality standards across the solar sector. Through initiatives like the PV GreenCard and advocacy for small-scale embedded generation, SAPVIA plays a key role in driving sustainable energy adoption and building a resilient solar ecosystem nationwide.
_SolarPower Europe, the premier association for the European solar PV sector, unites 300+ organisations. Collaborating with members, we shape regulations and business landscapes for solar’s growth.
Our dedicated policy experts lead focused workstreams, addressing key issues and influencing legislation. Based in Brussels, we build strong relationships, ensuring solar’s pivotal role in the European energy transition.
As co-founders of the RE-Source Platform, Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, and the Energy Storage Coalition, we actively engage in EU and international projects, fostering partnerships with 40+ organisations globally._
The Solar Energy Foundation is a non-profit organization that is working for rural development and poverty alleviation by providing solar energy in rural and marginalized areas worldwide. We go to people who do not have access to clean, reliable and sustainable energy. We stay with these people to accompany their social and economic growth. We work together with rural communities for development and prosperity in rural areas. Our approach is holistic: they recognize the complexity of each development and therefore we do not focus on one single aspect. For a permanent change, they bundle rather the diversity of tasks (training, financing, production, installation, customer service, etc.) in an overall strategy. This will ensure that not only isolated, individual projects are implemented, but an overall development is provided. We combine social and financial sustainability. That's why we act as a hybrid organization: using the advantages of a charitable organization and socially responsible companies to enhance the efficiency of their work. We are a strong network of organizations and companies with different tasks and responsibilities, working together to achieve the goal of rural development.
The Zambia Renewable Energy Association (ZARENA) is an interest group for renewable energy stakeholders in Zambia. ZARENA’s main objective is to foster and promote the large-scale adoption of renewable energy in Zambia. This overall objective can be broken down into a number of concrete targets:
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Improved regulatory frameworks for renewable energy through enhanced policy advice.
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Improvements in the transfer of renewable energy technology.
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Progress on skills and know-how for renewable energy.
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scientifically sound information basis through applied research.
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Financing of renewable energy. By pursuing this objective, ZARENA will help to reduce the pressure on finite energy sources, provide a sound basis for meeting future energy demand, stabilize energy prices, improve access to energy particularly for the poorest, combat climate change and increase energy security. At the same time, it will contribute to economic growth and job creation.