Ghana Launches First Local Assembly Line for Advanced Hybrid Solar Inverters, Slashing Energy Costs and Powering Rural Electrification

Accra, Ghana – June 30, 2026 – In a landmark move that signals Ghana’s emergence as a regional hub for renewable energy manufacturing, industry leaders, government officials, and energy sector stakeholders gathered today at a ceremony in Accra to inaugurate the country’s first dedicated local assembly facility for off-grid hybrid solar inverters. The new production line will manufacture the CM-N Series of hybrid inverters—offering 1.5kW, 2.5kW, and 3.5kW capacities with advanced MPPT solar charging technology—marking a critical step toward reducing Ghana’s reliance on imported energy equipment and accelerating the nation’s green energy transition.

The event, held at the newly established assembly plant on the outskirts of Accra, was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, the Energy Commission, and key private-sector partners. The facility’s production capacity is expected to meet growing domestic demand for reliable, off-grid power solutions while creating skilled jobs and fostering technology transfer in Ghana’s burgeoning renewable energy sector.

Meeting Ghana’s Unique Energy Needs

Ghana’s electricity access rate currently stands at 89.05 percent, leaving approximately 3.5 million people—largely in remote, island, and lakeside communities—without reliable power supply. The government’s Scaling-Up Renewable Energy Programme (SREP) aims to bridge this gap through the construction of 35 mini-grids and the installation of 1,450 solar home systems across the Bono East, Oti, and Savannah regions, alongside 12,000 net-metered rooftop solar PV systems nationwide.

The locally assembled CM-N Series inverters are ideally suited to these initiatives. With a maximum PV input of 500V DC, built-in MPPT solar charge controllers ranging from 60A to 100A, and pure sine wave output, the inverters deliver reliable power for homes, schools, health facilities, and small businesses in off-grid and underserved areas. Their detachable dust covers make them particularly durable in Ghana’s harsh environmental conditions, including the dusty Harmattan season and coastal humidity.

“This is not just about assembling hardware—it is about lighting up lives and empowering communities,” said a senior official from the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition who attended the launch. “By localizing the production of critical solar components like hybrid inverters, we are reducing costs, creating jobs, and ensuring that Ghanaian families and businesses have access to affordable, reliable clean energy.”

Supporting Government Energy Goals

The launch aligns directly with Ghana’s national energy priorities. The government has committed to increasing renewable energy’s share in the national generation mix to 15 percent by 2030, supported by major projects including the Bui Solar Expansion and off-grid mini-grid systems across Northern Ghana. The updated Renewable Energy Master Plan (2026–2030), a $3.4 billion roadmap, is currently being finalized to build out the renewable value chain and hold the sector accountable to its targets.

The new assembly facility also supports Ghana’s Local Content and Local Participation Regulation for solar products, which aims to achieve a minimum of 51 percent local equity participation in the renewable energy sector. By assembling inverters locally, the initiative reduces import dependency, shortens supply chains, and lowers the total landed cost of solar systems by an estimated 15 to 25 percent.

A Solution for Homes, Businesses, and Industry

The CM-N Series inverters offer multiple output priority modes—UTL, SOL, SBU, and SUB—allowing users to prioritize solar, battery, or grid power based on their specific needs. This flexibility is critical for Ghanaian households and businesses facing unreliable grid power and rising electricity costs.

With surge power capacity reaching up to 7,000VA for the 3.5kW model and peak efficiency of 96 percent from PV to inverter, the locally assembled units provide significant energy savings over their operational lifespan. The inverters also feature equalization (EQ) functions to optimize battery performance and extend battery lifecycle—a crucial benefit in off-grid applications where battery replacement costs are a major expense.

Industry analysts project that Ghana’s inverter market will experience substantial growth through 2031, driven by increasing demand for reliable and uninterrupted power supply, government renewable energy targets, and the expansion of off-grid electrification programs. The ECOWAS region as a whole is expected to see grid-forming and hybrid inverter demand grow at a compound annual rate of 13 to 17 percent from 2026 to 2035.

A New Chapter for Ghana’s Energy Future

The inauguration of the assembly facility represents more than an industrial milestone—it is a testament to Ghana’s determination to lead Africa’s renewable energy revolution. As the country pushes toward universal electricity access by 2030, with plans to have over 200 mini-grids operational and a national electrification target of 99.8 percent, locally manufactured solar solutions will be indispensable.

“Ghana is no longer merely a consumer of renewable energy technology—it is becoming a producer, an exporter, and a regional hub,” noted a recent industry intelligence report on the country’s renewable energy sector. With this new assembly line for advanced hybrid solar inverters, that vision is now becoming a reality.

The CM-N Series inverters assembled at the new facility will be available through authorized distributors across Ghana, with priority given to government-backed rural electrification projects and community solar initiatives.

About the CM-N Series Hybrid Inverters:

The CM-N Series is a range of off-grid hybrid solar inverters available in 1.5kW, 2.5kW, and 3.5kW models. Key features include:

• Pure sine wave output for sensitive electronics

• PV input up to 500V DC

• Built-in MPPT solar charge controller (60A–100A)

• Multiple output priority modes (UTL, SOL, SBU, SUB)

• Battery wake-up function

• Detachable dust cover for harsh environments

• Optional Wi-Fi remote monitoring

• Equalization function for battery lifecycle extension