First Sky Group to Add 50MW Solar Plant to National Grid, Signals Shift Toward Ghanaian-Owned Clean Energy
Wholly Ghanaian owned company, First Sky Group has announced it will complete a 50-megawatt utility-scale solar power plant in Ghana’s Northern region by the end of March 2026, marking one of the most significant Ghanaian-owned investments in renewable energy infrastructure to date.
Once completed, the plant will generate electricity for supply to the national grid, strengthening power generation capacity and contributing to the country’s energy security.
Speaking at the company’s 23rd Anniversary Thanksgiving Service, Executive Chairman Eric Seddy Kutortse said the solar photovoltaic project, located on 140 acres at Yendi, reflects the group’s long-term strategy to build a business that is both profitable and sustainable, while supporting Ghana’s transition toward cleaner energy.
The project as the first fully Ghanaian-owned utility-scale solar installation of its kind, and the second-largest solar facility in the country, after the 55MW Bui Solar Project developed by the Bui Power Authority.
The successful completion of the project will position First Sky Energies as a key private-sector player in Ghana’s evolving energy mix, at a time when the country is seeking to diversify generation sources, reduce dependence on thermal power and align energy policy with climate commitments.
According to Mr. Kutortse, the Yendi Solar PV plant is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those relating to affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, and climate action. He said the investment also supports the government’s broader agenda to accelerate the green energy transition and position Ghana as a regional leader in renewable energy development.
Beyond its environmental benefits, the project is expected to have a measurable economic impact, particularly in the Northern region. At full implementation, the solar plant is projected to create more than 300 jobs, providing employment opportunities during construction and operation, while supporting local economies.
Mr. Kutortse said the project demonstrates growing confidence in Ghanaian entrepreneurship and ownership in sectors traditionally dominated by foreign capital, noting that local capacity can deliver infrastructure at scale when supported by the right policy environment.
He also expressed appreciation for government’s ‘Big Push’ infrastructure agenda, under which First Sky Construction had been selected as a delivery partner on national projects.
According to him, the engagement reflects recognition of the company’s technical capacity and competence, while enabling workforce expansion, skills transfer and deeper Ghanaian participation in national development.
The First Sky Group, which has interests spanning energy, construction and infrastructure, plans to formally inaugurate the Yendi Solar PV project in March, an event Mr. Kutortse said would mark a milestone not only for the company, but for locally driven renewable energy development in Ghana.
As Ghana balances rising power demand with climate and fiscal constraints, investments such as First Sky’s solar project are increasingly seen as critical to achieving a more resilient, diversified and sustainable energy future.
