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Mr Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, Chairman of Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy and Mines has commended the use of indigenous Ghanaian expertise in the construction of a 50-megawatt solar farm at Galgu in the Yendi Municipality of the Northern Region. 
He described the move as evidence of Ghana’s capacity to deliver major energy infrastructure projects using local expertise. 
Mr Bedzrah said he was particularly impressed that Ghanaian professionals and workers had undertaken the project contrary to his initial expectation of seeing foreign nationals particularly Chinese workers at the site. 
He said “If we have credible and indigenous Ghanaians, who can come up with projects of this nature, I don’t see why Ghana cannot move forward instead of giving projects to foreigners to do for us.” 
He gave the commendation when he led members of the Committee, the media and other stakeholders to tour the facility on Monday at Galgu. 
Mr Bedzrah, who is also Member of Parliament for Ho West, said the inspection formed part of the Committee’s oversight responsibilities over the energy and petroleum sectors. 
He said the exercise was to enable Members of the Committee to assess the project firsthand and obtain information on its implementation and operational status. 
He commended the Bui Power Authority and First Sky Limited for mobilising financial resources to execute the project. 
Mr Bedzrah expressed optimism that the facility would contribute to electricity generation and supply in the northern sector while supporting Ghana’s efforts to diversify its energy mix through renewable energy sources. 
He called for increased investment in solar energy noting that the need to expand alternative sources of power had become increasingly important amid challenges associated with hydroelectric generation. 
He also urged the relevant authorities to ensure adequate security at the facility and prevent livestock from straying into the solar farm and damaging its installations. 
Mr Peter Acheampong of the Bui Power Authority told the Committee that the project had been completed and connected to the national grid with an installed generation capacity of 50 megawatts peak.
He explained that the facility comprised solar photovoltaic installations, inverters, transformers, access roads and other ancillary infrastructure. 
He said technical testing was completed on September 11, while commercial operations commenced on September 29, this year. 
Mr Charles Gidi, Chairman of the Project Implementation Committee, First Sky Limited, said the company executed the project under an engineering, procurement and construction arrangement, which also required it to mobilise funding. 
He said the works covered the solar farm, a 161-kilovolt substation, a control room, road infrastructure and other facilities needed to connect the plant to the national grid. 
Mr Muniru Sugri, Yendi Municipal Chief Executive said the project provided employment opportunities for young people in the area. 
He pledged the Assembly’s commitment to supporting efforts to ensure the security of the facility. 
Source: GNA 
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