Empowering Ghana’s Solar Transformation: Econoler’s Role in the National Clean Energy Programme
Ghana is taking bold steps toward a greener, more resilient energy future. In 2025, the Swiss Foundation for Climate Protection and Carbon Offset (KliK Foundation) launched the National Clean Energy Programme (NCEP), a landmark initiative designed to accelerate solar energy adoption across the country. At the heart of this transformation, Econoler has been entrusted with a pivotal role: coordinating and monitoring the commercial and industrial (C&I) component of the program.
Turning Ambition into Action
The NCEP isn’t just another clean energy initiative — it’s a strategic engine for climate action, sustainable development, and private sector innovation. Its goals are ambitious: promote solar photovoltaic (PV) adoption in households and businesses, unlock new opportunities for private investment and deliver verified and transferrable greenhouse gas (GHG) emission mitigation outcomes aligned with Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement..
Econoler’s mission is to bring these goals to life. Acting as the Coordination and Monitoring Entity, we oversee the full lifecycle of the C&I program — from identifying promising projects and guiding participants through the inclusion process, to verifying the resulting solar energy production and ensuring accurate emission mitigation outcomes monitoring, reporting, verification and transfer.
Connecting Stakeholders to Sustainable Solutions
Success in Ghana requires more than technical expertise — it demands close collaboration with local stakeholders. Econoler’s team actively engages with industrial plants, commercial organizations, ESCOs, project developers, banks, and solar companies to build awareness, foster partnerships, and motivate high-quality solar project submissions.
Once applications are received, we carefully assess each project, formalize participation agreements, and ensure every installation meets the predefined criteria of construction, funding, operation, and maintenance. Through financial incentives — both installation and operation subsidies — participants gain access to modern, clean energy solutions while reducing their electricity costs.
The result is a program that not only drives renewable energy adoption but also empowers businesses to save on energy, innovate, and grow sustainably.
Expert Leadership at the Forefront
Driving a program of this scale requires a team with both technical expertise and international experience.
- Normand Michaud, Program Lead, brings decades of experience managing clean energy programs and navigating complex climate finance mechanisms. His leadership ensures NCEP’s ambitious goals are executed efficiently and transparently.
- Mouez Ben Chaabane, Program Manager, is a seasoned climate expert with 15 years of experience in Africa and extensive knowledge of UNFCCC processes, Article 6 carbon markets, and climate finance. Mouez has guided national mitigation measures and implemented numerous technical and financial assistance projects, bringing deep insight into both the operational and strategic dimensions of NCEP.
Together, Normand and Mouez form a leadership team capable of turning bold climate goals into tangible impact.
A National Impact Beyond Numbers
The NCEP’s is expected to catalyze USD 120 million in investment, unlocking around 137 MW of rooftop solar PV. Over 4,000 installations are projected, representing a transformational step in the country’s clean energy transition.
For participants, the benefits are immediate and tangible: financial support for installation, ongoing operational subsidies, reduced electricity costs, and access to cutting-edge solar technology. For Ghana, the program strengthens energy resilience, promotes private sector engagement, and contributes directly to the country’s climate commitments.
Looking Ahead: Momentum into the Future
The official NCEP launch event took place on October 28, 2025, marking the start of a multi-year journey toward widespread solar adoption. Econoler is deploying a multidisciplinary team for will continue promoting the program, managing project inclusions, and ensuring robust monitoring and verification.
By December 2028, the program aims to support 137 MW of installed solar capacity, with the ongoing transfer of verified GHG mitigation outcomes to the KliK Foundation until December 2030.
Though still in its early stages, the enthusiasm from participants and stakeholders signals a promising start. With dedicated teams, clear objectives, and innovative design, NCEP is poised to transform Ghana’s solar landscape and set an example for clean energy programs worldwide through an innovative mechanism under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.
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