Nexans Ghana Powers Up Solar Plant

May 25, 2025

Key Figures & Findings: Nexans Kabelmetal Ghana Ltd, part of Nexans Group, has inaugurated a 532kWp grid-tied solar system at its Tema facility, marking a pivotal step in Ghana’s energy transition. Installed by Daystar Power—a Shell Group subsidiary specializing in hybrid solar solutions for African industries—the 900-panel system will generate over 47.7 MWh of electricity monthly, replacing significant grid dependency and reducing emissions by 11.7 tons per quarter. Alexander Quarcoopome, CEO of Nexans Ghana, highlighted this as a cornerstone of the company’s E3 strategy to align economic performance with environmental responsibility. French Ambassador Jules-Armand Aniambossou praised Nexans for setting a benchmark for sustainable industrial leadership in Ghana.

Statistics & Insights: The solar system will cover 55% of daytime power needs, accounting for 25% of the plant’s total consumption. Nexans Kabelmetal, established in 1968, is Ghana’s first cable manufacturer, certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 standards.

Future Implications: This move might accelerate local green energy adoption, advancing Ghana’s climate goals and industrial innovation in the coming decade. It could inspire other Ghanaian manufacturers to decarbonize operations and cut energy costs.