Kpone:Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has lauded Cenpower Generation Limited, the operators of the Kpone Independent Power Plant (KIPP), for their substantial role in enhancing Ghana's electricity generation and ensuring energy security. The commendation came during Cenpower's 10th anniversary celebration held at Kpone, near Tema.
According to Ghana News Agency, the Vice President highlighted Cenpower's contributions not only to electricity supply but also to local communities through environmental and educational support initiatives. She encouraged the company to maintain high standards in operations, environmental care, and safety.
Prof Opoku-Agyemang also extended her congratulations to the Board, Management, staff, and partners of Cenpower Generation Limited on reaching a decade since the initiation of the Kpone Independent Power Plant. She emphasized the plant's significant impact on reliable electricity supply, aiding industrial growth, job creation, and national development.
Describing the Kpone Independent Power Plant as Ghana's first greenfield independent power project developed through project financing, the Vice President noted its demonstration of Ghanaian enterprise, technical proficiency, and strategic partnerships in delivering major infrastructure projects. She pointed out the plant's capability to use multiple fuel sources, enhancing its flexibility and resilience.
The Vice President further mentioned government efforts to tackle financial challenges in the energy sector, including managing financial obligations and renegotiating agreements to bolster sustainability. She stressed the importance of ensuring electricity remains reliable, affordable, and accessible, particularly to underserved communities, as part of the broader governmental development agenda.
Prof Opoku-Agyemang concluded by explaining that the government's focus on infrastructure investment, industrialization, and the 24-Hour Economy policy is contingent on a robust energy system that supports businesses and sustains production.