President John Dramani Mahama says government will regulate the establishment of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to prevent excessive pressure on Ghana’s electricity distribution network.
He said the rapid growth of charging stations required proper planning to prevent facilities from being concentrated in areas where transformers and substations lacked the capacity to handle additional demand.
Speaking at the commissioning of the Zonda Tec Ghana Limited Assembly Plant in Tema, President Mahama said the Ministry of Energy and Green Transitions was developing an electric vehicle policy to establish clear rules for the sector.
“A few people have started establishing charging stations. If this is not regulated, it could lead to imbalances in our energy system,” he said.
The President explained that authorities must consider the capacity of the electricity infrastructure serving each proposed charging station before approving its establishment. He warned that a concentration of charging facilities in a particular area could undermine the stability of power supply.
President Mahama said the Ministry would submit the EV policy to Cabinet for consideration before introducing regulations to guide businesses seeking to establish charging stations.
He added that government would also promote solar-powered charging stations as part of efforts to support the growth of electric mobility while reducing pressure on the national electricity grid.
