Ghana is undergoing a critical and long-term transformation of its energy sector, guided by the National Energy Transition Framework (2022–2070). This framework aims to transition the country from a fossil fuel-reliant system to a low-carbon, sustainable, and inclusive energy future. Central to this transition is a commitment to decarbonising the energy and transportation sectors, which are major contributors to national emissions.

Integrating renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy; Converting thermal plants to natural gas and incorporating nuclear energy; Leveraging the country’s endowment of green minerals (e.g., lithium and graphite) for clean energy technologies; Ensuring energy access, affordability, and security for all Ghanaians; Achieving a just energy transition that leaves no one behind and supports local jobs, community resilience, and social equity. These national goals are well aligned with global climate action efforts and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). However, despite Ghana’s robust planning and engagement in clean energy development, public knowledge about these efforts—particularly on global knowledge-sharing platforms such as Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons—remains sparse, uneven, or outdated. Problem Statement From our collaborative research on Wikipedia, we discovered that there is a significant information gap on Wikimedia platforms concerning Ghana’s energy transition. While some policies and initiatives are mentioned in passing, many remain undocumented or underdeveloped in content and references. These include:

Energy policies and frameworks (e.g., the National Energy Transition Framework, Renewable Energy Master Plan);

Clean energy projects (e.g., mini-grid installations, solar PV systems, improved cookstove programs); Emerging sectors (e.g., electric vehicles, energy efficiency measures, climate-smart transportation); Key institutions, experts, and community-led innovations; Critical minerals and their role in the global green economy.

This gap limits public access to accurate, verifiable, and localised knowledge about Ghana’s leadership in sustainable energy transitions. It also undermines efforts to promote environmental literacy, policy engagement, and the visibility of Ghana’s climate solutions—especially those emerging from the Global South. Attached is the research discovered, and our goal is to focus on bridging this gap identified. Project Justification Wikipedia is one of the world’s most visited websites and a primary entry point for individuals seeking information about countries, technologies, and policies. Ensuring that content related to Ghana’s energy transition is comprehensive, reliable, and updated is not only a matter of information access—it is a form of global representation and digital inclusion.

By documenting Ghana’s energy transition on Wikimedia platforms, we aim to:

Bridge the gap between national energy and climate policies and public understanding;

Democratize access to energy and climate information, particularly for students, educators, researchers, and civil society actors; Highlight local innovations, success stories, and community-level interventions that often go undocumented; Support climate advocacy, education, and decision-making with freely accessible, referenced content; Promote knowledge equity, ensuring that Ghana’s contributions are visible in global digital spaces.

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EVENTS

Wikipedia Workshop with CDKN and University of Ghana, Center for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies Department.

Date: Thursday, 30th October 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Venue: University of Ghana

✅ Certificate of participation

✅ Lunch provided

✅ Mentorship opportunities

Register here: https://forms.gle/BAaQpmiec9G92N5f7

Let’s use knowledge-sharing as a tool for sustainability and climate action!

#WikipediaTraining #ClimateAction #SustainabilityStudies #KnowledgeForChange #UGClimateCentre #WomenForSustainabilityAfrica Wikipedia Training on the Just Energy Transition in Ghana – WikiForHumanRights 2025 (Ghana Edition)

Date: 13TH SEPTEMBER 2025

Time: 3 PM GMT

Venue: Join us live on Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88611770715)

LAUNCH WEBINAR

Launch Webinar – WikiForHumanRights 2025 (Ghana Edition)

Date: 16TH AUGUST 2025

Time: 3 PM GMT

Venue: Join us live on Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89948156775)

Join us for an impactful Wikipedia Training Workshop as part of the WikiForHumanRights 2025 in Ghana campaign! This year’s theme, "Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Ghana’s Energy Transition through Wikimedia Platform," focuses on empowering participants to share verified knowledge and advocate for sustainable energy solutions.

Whether you're a student, researcher, activist, or climate enthusiast, this session will equip you with the skills to contribute to Wikipedia and help amplify Ghana’s voice in the global climate and energy conversation. 🌱💡

🧠 Learn. Edit. Impact.

📞 For more information, contact: +233 54 888 5371

WikiForHumanRights: Supporting Facts for Ghana’s Energy Transition

Right to a Healthy Environment: Bridging climate change and environmental knowledge gap through Wikipedia projects

1. Ghana is actively transitioning to renewable energy

  - Ghana aims to generate 10% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
  - The Renewable Energy Act, 2011 (Act 832) provides the legal framework for promoting renewable energy in Ghana.
  - Major contributors include solar, hydro, and bioenergy sources.
  - Source: [1](https://leap.unep.org/en/countries/gh/national-legislation/renewable-energy-act-2011-act-832)

2. Hydropower is Ghana’s backbone for clean electricity

  - The Akosombo Dam supplies around 38% of Ghana’s electricity.
  - Other major hydro stations include the Kpong and Bui dams.
  - The Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam will support irrigation, power generation, and flood control.
  - Sources: [2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akosombo_Dam), [3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pwalugu_Hydroelectric_Power_Station)

3. Ghana is expanding solar energy access

  - The Nzema Solar Power Station was once projected to be the largest in Africa (155 MW).
  - Other solar projects include Navrongo, BXC, Gomoa Onyaadze, and Sheikh Zayed stations.
  - Solar mini-grids are being deployed to off-grid communities.
  - Source: [4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nzema_Solar_Power_Station)

4. National institutions are key players in the energy shift

  - The Volta River Authority (VRA) and the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum lead generation and policy.
  - The Scaling-Up Renewable Energy Programme (SREP) expands renewable access to underserved regions.
  - Sources: [5](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volta_River_Authority), [6](https://www.energymin.gov.gh/ghana-launches-scaling-renewable-energy-programme-srep-electrify-grid-communities)

5. Climate change impacts Ghana's energy and environment

  - Rainfall changes threaten hydropower reliability.
  - Rising temperatures increase demand for energy, especially cooling.
  - Source: [7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_change_in_Ghana)

6. Open knowledge empowers environmental action

  - Wikipedia and its sister projects help document and democratize access to climate and energy data.
  - Articles like 'Renewable energy in Africa' and 'Electricity sector in Ghana' are editable and can be improved with verified sources.
  - Adding images to Wikimedia Commons and data to Wikidata supports global awareness and research.
  - Sources: [8](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity_sector_in_Ghana), [9](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_energy_in_Africa)

Article List

Article Title	Is article on ENG Wikipedia (Yes/No)	Is Article on Wikidata (Yes/No)	Is Article translated in Twi (Yes/No)	Is article translated in Dagbani (Yes/No)	Is Article translated in Pidgin (Yes/No)	Is Article Translated in Hausa (Yes/No)
Economy Of Ghana	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Navrongo solar power station	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Electricity sector in Ghana	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes
List of power stations in Ghana	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Akosombo Dam	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Bui Hydroelectric Power Station	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Kpong Hydroelectric Power Station	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Nzema Solar Power Station	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
BXC Solar Power Station	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
Gomoa Onyaadze Solar Power Station	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Navrongo Solar Power Station	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Sunon Asogli Thermal Power Station	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
Volta River Authority	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Power Distribution Services Ghana	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
Ministry of Energy and Petroleum (Ghana)	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
Renewable energy in Africa	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Climate change in Ghana	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Pwalugu Hydroelectric Power Station	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Ghana Grid Company	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Armech Thermal Power Station	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Osagyefo Barge	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Renewable Energy Act, 2011 (Act 832)	No	No	No	No	No	No
List of power stations in Ghana	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Volta River Authority	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Scaling-Up Renewable Energy Programme (SREP)	No	No	No	No	No	No
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in the Public Sector (REEEPublic)	No	No	No	No	No	No
Renewable Energy Development Strategy (Energy Foundation Ghana)	No	No	No	No	No	No
Ghana National Energy Policy	No	No	No	No	No	No
Renewable energy in Africa	No	No	No	No	No	No
Climate change in Ghana	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ghana’s renewable energy generation profile (Our World in Data)	No	No	No	No	No	No

CALENDAR FOR WIKI TRAINING PROGRAM

Date	Day	Time	Topic and Focus	Speakers	Format	Time Breakdown
13th September 2025	Saturday	3:00-5:00 PM	Wikipedia & Renewable Energy in Ghana Creating and improving articles on Ghana’s renewable energy	Jesse	Presentation → Demo → Breakout editing	3:00–3:10 PM: Welcome & Briefing 3:10–3:40 PM: Presentation 3:40–4:40 PM: Practical (Live demo + editing) 4:40–5:00 PM: Q&A
27th September 2025	Saturday	3:00-5:00 PM	Wikimedia Commons: Visual Storytelling for Energy Licensing, photography, uploading	Chris	Presentation → Upload clinic → Q&A	3:00–3:10 PM: Welcome & Briefing 3:10–3:40 PM: Presentation 3:40–4:40 PM: Practical (walkthrough + uploads) 4:40–5:00 PM: Q&A
11th October 2025	Saturday	3:00-5:00 PM	Wikidata: Structuring Ghana’s Renewable Energy Data modelling, editing, querying	Ziblim	Talk → Guided editing → Wikidata item creation	3:00–3:10 PM: Welcome & Briefing 3:10–3:40 PM: Presentation 3:40–4:40 PM: Practical (editing & queries) 4:40–5:00 PM: Q&A

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