The 50-megawatt (MW) Yendi Solar Power Station in the Northern Region has been completed and connected to the national grid, officials told Parliament’s Select Committee on Energy during an inspection visit on Monday, October 26, 2026.
The plant was built by Ghanaian firm First Sky Limited, part of the First Sky Group, on behalf of the Bui Power Authority (BPA). It is described as the first and largest wholly Ghanaian-owned solar project of its kind, designed and executed with local expertise.
According to project officials, construction started in December 2023 and was completed in September 2026. The plant was technically ready on September 11, 2026, and was connected to the grid after commissioning tests.
The committee, chaired by Emmanuel Kwesi Bedzrah, toured the 140-acre site with Ranking Member George Kwame Aboagye and other members.
Yendi solar plant now feeding power into the national grid
The plant is linked to the national grid through a new 4-kilometre, 161-kilovolt transmission line connected to the Tamale–Yendi transmission network operated by the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo).
A 66-megavolt-ampere (MVA) transformer has also been added to the transmission system to carry power from the station.
BPA Director of Engineering Peter Acheampong said the connection is expected to improve the reliability of power supply in northern Ghana.
Yendi solar project built by Ghanaian engineers
Charles Edem Gidi, Chairman of the Project Implementation Team and Director of Finance at First Sky Group, presented the project as a model for future renewable energy developments in Ghana.
Zenith Bank and Republic Bank provided financing for the project. The banks said their support reflected confidence in First Sky’s track record.
A commissioning ceremony for the plant at Galgu in the Yendi Municipality was held in December 2024, when Graphic Online reported the project as a US$59 million facility. Works continued until the plant was completed this year.
Yendi solar plant figures at a glance
- Capacity: 50MW solar photovoltaic
- Land size: about 140 acres
- Construction period: December 2023 to September 2026
- Technically ready: September 11, 2026
- Transmission line: 4km, 161kV, linked to the Tamale–Yendi network
- Transformer: 66MVA
- Financiers: Zenith Bank and Republic Bank
Energy Committee backs tax relief on solar panels
Mr Bedzrah commended the Bui Power Authority, First Sky Limited, Energy Minister John Jinapor and the Yendi Municipality for their roles in delivering the project, describing the grid connection as a significant milestone.
He pledged the committee’s support for tax incentives and relief on imported solar panels to promote clean energy, according to GhanaWeb.
Mr Aboagye and other members stressed the need for strong security, maintenance and management to protect the facility.
What the Yendi solar plant means for northern Ghana
For residents and businesses in Yendi and the wider eastern corridor of the north, the plant is expected to support steadier power supply and fewer outages linked to long transmission distances.
The project is BPA’s first major solar plant outside the Bui enclave. It also adds cleaner electricity to the grid, reducing reliance on fossil-fuel generation. Ghana’s power system has faced pressure recently, including the GRIDCo Mallam substation fire that cut power to parts of Accra.
Yendi Municipal Chief Executive Sugri Muniru pledged that the Assembly would take steps to prevent theft and land encroachment at the site.
What happens next for Ghana’s solar power plans
BPA expects about 300MW of capacity to be installed within the Bui enclave by the end of 2026.
Ghana aims to have renewable energy supply between 10 and 15 per cent of its national electricity mix. The Energy Committee says it will keep supporting measures that promote clean energy and strengthen electricity supply.
Key details of the story: 50MW Yendi Solar Power Plant Completed and Connected to National Grid, MPs Told
- The 50MW Yendi Solar Power Station is completed and connected to the national grid.
- It was built by Ghanaian firm First Sky Limited for the Bui Power Authority.
- Parliament’s Energy Committee inspected the plant on October 26, 2026.
- Construction ran from December 2023 to September 2026.
- A 4km, 161kV line connects it to the Tamale–Yendi network.
- Zenith Bank and Republic Bank financed the project.
- MPs back tax relief on imported solar panels.
FAQs – 50MW Yendi Solar Power Plant Completed and Connected to National Grid, MPs Told
Where is the Yendi solar power plant located?
The plant is in the Yendi Municipality of the Northern Region, on a site of about 140 acres at Galgu.
Who built the 50MW Yendi solar plant?
It was built by Ghanaian company First Sky Limited, part of the First Sky Group, on behalf of the Bui Power Authority.
Is the Yendi solar plant connected to the national grid?
Yes. Officials say the plant was technically ready on September 11, 2026, and was connected to the grid after commissioning tests.
The completion of the 50MW Yendi Solar Power Station marks a milestone for locally built renewable energy in Ghana. With the plant now on the grid, attention turns to protecting the facility and expanding solar capacity towards the country’s clean energy targets.
