By Ghana News
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The government has announced plans to expand the Water-Energy-Nexus Project across all irrigation schemes in the country as part of efforts to boost renewable energy and strengthen food security.
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, disclosed this at Dawhenya during the groundbreaking ceremony for the first pilot project of a 1-megawatt (MW) solar installation funded by the Korean Government.
He explained that the initiative will deploy large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, wind power, and other renewable technologies to power irrigation schemes, increase farm productivity, and improve yields.
“In the coming weeks, we will begin pilot projects in three regions. These projects will involve installing solar-powered pumps to enable all-year farming, boost food security, cut down the import bill, and stabilise the currency.
“Approval has already been secured from the Minister of Finance, and together with the Minister for Agriculture, we will roll out an integrated system that provides both irrigation and potable water for communities,” he stated.
The Minister added that government will continue to collaborate with the Korean Government to adopt modern technology while mobilising internal resources to sustain the program.
