Solar Taxi engages Energy Ministry on clean energy and e-mobility collaboration

Solar Taxi, a Ghanaian electric vehicle (EV) assembly company, has engaged the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to explore potential collaborations aimed at advancing Ghana’s clean energy agenda and scaling up e-mobility solutions nationwide.

During a courtesy call on Deputy Minister Richard Gyan-Mensah, the management of Solar Taxi highlighted that the Ministry’s clean energy drive aligns strongly with the company’s vision to deepen partnerships and support Ghana’s transition to renewable and sustainable energy sources.

Providing an overview of its operations, Solar Taxi revealed that it has been active in the clean energy space since 2019, beginning with the assembly of two-wheelers in 2021 before expanding into three- and four-wheeled vehicles.

“Since our establishment, we have produced more than 500 vehicles. We are currently collaborating with international partners and exploring ways to scale up our electric-powered bus programme,” said Mr Loving Asibey Koranteng, Chief Investment Officer of Solar Taxi.

Deputy Minister Gyan-Mensah welcomed the initiative and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to partnering with the private sector to strengthen the country’s green transition efforts. He underscored the importance of a sustainable energy agenda and urged industry players and investors to actively support Ghana’s clean energy drive.

Within the e-mobility space, the Ministry’s focus is on ensuring the availability of clean, sustainable electricity and supporting the development of nationwide EV charging infrastructure. The government aims to create an enabling environment to encourage greater private sector participation.

As part of these efforts, the Ministry has developed a five-year strategy to establish EV charging infrastructure along major highways to improve accessibility, alongside plans to implement intra- and inter-city electric bus systems.

The initiative will also feature the deployment of smart meters to facilitate energy trading between EV operators and utilities. However, the government has clarified that it will not provide direct funding for these programmes.

Moving forward, the Ministry plans to engage stakeholders to outline long-term strategies and identify further opportunities for collaboration, particularly in infrastructure development and widespread EV adoption across the country.

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