This was revealed by Fred Oware, the chief executive officer of the power generation entity. The introduction of solar power into the Bui’s operational mix is under the scheme: “Bui Hydro-Solar Hybrid Scheme”.

READ ALSO: Government to set up Renewable Energy Authority

However, construction of the solar farm is set to begin in July 2017, Graphic Online reports.

“According to Mr Oware, the project would be funded by private sector partners who had signed a 15-year build, operate and transfer (BOT) contract with the authority.

Mr Oware said the switch yard of the Bui generating station had been expanded to accommodate solar power installations, while the workers were being trained for the new project. He said the hydro-solar hybrid scheme was to explore opportunities and advantages that existed with a combined cycle of hydro and solar power generation,” the report adds.

READ ALSO: Is the Fire Service aware these buildings in Accra also have cladding?

The rest (200 megawatts) would also be installed in four batches over time.

Analysis

The Bui Power Authority was initially set up by an Act of Parliament to manage the Bui hydroelectric dam. By venturing into solar energy, it is feeding into the country’s target to produce 10 percent of its energy needs from renewable sources, such as wind, solar and biogas by 2030.