First Sky Limited has completed the construction of a 50-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in the Yendi Municipality of the Northern Region, with the facility now connected to Ghana’s national electricity grid and fully operational.
The connection was undertaken by the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) through the integration of a four-kilometre, 161-kilovolt (kV) transmission line linking the solar plant to the Tamale-Yendi transmission network. The process also involved integrating a 66-megavolt-ampere (MVA) transformer into the transmission system.
The development came to light on Monday, October 26, 2026, when the Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy and Mines, led by its Chairman, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, visited the facility to inspect the completed project.
The delegation included the Committee’s Ranking Member, George Kwame Aboagye, and other members.
The inspection provided the committee with firsthand information on the progress and completion of the project, which began approximately three years ago. The plant is described as the first and largest wholly Ghanaian-owned initiative of its kind, executed by First Sky Limited, a member of the First Sky Group, on behalf of the Bui Power Authority (BPA).
First Sky Group is a Ghanaian company with expertise in road construction and civil engineering.
Locally Driven Renewable Energy Project
Briefing the committee on the project’s implementation, Charles Edem Gidi, Chairman of the Project Implementation Team and Director of Finance at First Sky Group, said the solar power plant was conceived, designed and executed using local expertise.
He described the project as a model for future renewable energy developments in Ghana, demonstrating the capacity of local companies and professionals to deliver major energy infrastructure projects.
According to him, the plant was technically ready on September 11, 2026, and was subsequently connected to the national grid after undergoing the necessary commissioning tests. Commercial operations commenced following the successful completion of the process.
BPA Targets 300MW Capacity
Providing an update on the Bui Power Authority’s renewable energy programme, its Director of Engineering, Peter Acheampong, disclosed that the authority expected to have installed approximately 300MW of power capacity within the Bui enclave by the end of 2026.
He noted that the Yendi Solar Power Plant was the authority’s first major solar project outside the Bui enclave.
Mr. Acheampong expressed confidence that connecting the facility to the national grid would improve electricity supply reliability in the northern parts of Ghana.
Energy Committee Commends First Sky
The Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy and Mines, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, commended First Sky Limited for demonstrating local engineering expertise and leadership in delivering a project of such magnitude.
He praised the partnership between First Sky Limited and the Bui Power Authority, describing it as an important step towards expanding Ghana’s renewable energy infrastructure.
Mr. Bedzrah said Ghana’s ambition to increase renewable energy’s contribution to the national electricity mix to between 10 and 15 per cent was progressing, with the completion and grid connection of the Yendi plant representing a significant milestone.
The 50MW facility occupies approximately 140 acres of land, with the country aiming to make substantial progress towards its renewable energy targets by 2030.
Calls for Protection of the Facility
The Committee’s Ranking Member, George Kwame Aboagye, and other members emphasised the need for adequate security, regular maintenance and effective management to protect the facility and ensure its long-term sustainability.
They commended First Sky Limited and the Bui Power Authority for the partnership, highlighting the project’s potential to create employment opportunities within the Yendi Constituency and contribute to local economic development.
The committee further stressed that protecting strategic energy infrastructure was essential to sustaining electricity generation and supporting the country’s broader development objectives.
Banks Recognised for Financial Support
The committee also commended Republic Bank and Zenith Bank for providing financial support that contributed to the successful completion of the project.
Representatives of the banks reaffirmed their commitment to Ghana’s transition towards cleaner energy, explaining that their confidence in the project was influenced by First Sky Limited’s track record and its standing as a wholly Ghanaian-owned company with the technical expertise to execute major infrastructure projects.
They said their support reflected both their confidence in the company’s capabilities and their commitment to the country’s green energy agenda.
Yendi Assembly Pledges Security Support
The Municipal Chief Executive for Yendi, Sugri Muniru, who joined the committee’s inspection, pledged the Assembly’s commitment to ensuring adequate security at the facility.
He said measures would be taken to prevent theft, protect the installations and safeguard the project land against encroachment.
Mr. Muniru also expressed appreciation to First Sky Limited, the Bui Power Authority and the financing banks for their respective contributions towards the commencement and completion of the project.
The successful completion and grid connection of the Yendi Solar Power Plant mark a significant development in Ghana’s efforts to diversify its energy sources, expand renewable electricity generation and strengthen power supply reliability, particularly in the northern parts of the country.
