By Jibril Abdul Mumuni
Accra, Feb. 21, GNA- Accra Metropolitan University students have drafted an energy efficiency policy paper for the consideration of Government of Ghana.
This follows a project presentation by four groups featuring themes of renewable energy, smart transport systems and efficient public sector infrastructure.
The initiative, led by postgraduates from the Energy Management and Policy Programme, is part of the University’s drive to produce graduates who contribute directly to national development through practical research and policy engagement.
Dr. Kwame Agyemang-Budu , Coordinator and Lecturer for the MSC Energy Management Policy Programme, said the University planned to forward the completed policy document to the Ministry of Energy, the Energy Transition Unit and other relevant agencies for consideration.
He said the initiative reflected AMU’s goal of equipping students with the skills needed to engage directly with national policy processes and contribute to Ghana’s sustainable energy future.
Dr. Kwame Agyemang‑Budu commended the students for producing work that aligned with national development priorities, stating that the University hoped the policy paper would contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s energy transition efforts.
Mr. Moses Aryee Charway, leader of Group 2, stated that the group’s work focused on how improved energy efficiency could reduce emissions nationwide.
He emphasised the importance of government incentives to promote clean technologies and recommended the reduction of duties on electric vehicles and solar panels to make them more accessible.
He also urged government to revisit earlier policies that supported farmers with modern machinery, noting that cleaner technologies could help reduce emissions from the agricultural sector.
Mr. Emmanuel Laryea Tetteh of Group 3, which presented on principles of energy management, outlined the importance of regular energy auditing, conservation practices and demand‑side management.
He explained that Ghana needed to strengthen monitoring systems to track energy use across sectors, adding that effective policies must empower institutions to enforce standards.
He expressed concern that thermal generation continued to dominate the national energy mix at about 69 per cent, compared to minimal renewable penetration, and encouraged a deliberate national shift toward solar, wind and other clean sources
Mr. Enoch Nii Boye, Leader of Group A, highlighted the transport sector as a major area where energy efficiency gains could be achieved.
He noted that persistent traffic congestion contributed significantly to fuel waste and emissions.
He proposed the expansion and modernisation of Ghana’s railway network to shift a portion of cargo movement away from road transport.
According to him, a single train can carry loads of about 50 tonnes, making rail a viable option for reducing road pressure and energy consumption.
GNA
21 Feb. 2026
Edited by Samuel Osei-Frempong