The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) is embarking on a transformative energy initiative, which seeks to roll out solar power systems across its key fuel depots as part of a broader green transition strategy.

The move, which aligns with Ghana's Energy Transition Framework, is expected to significantly cut operational costs, reduce emissions, and boost the country's clean energy ambitions. The national framework targets a 10% reduction in emissions by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070.

As part of the initiative, BOST has established a Green Transition and Alternative Fuels Department tasked with leading the company's shift toward more sustainable operations.

Solar panel installations are already underway at the Buipe and Kumasi depots, with Tema scheduled next. These installations will provide power for critical functions such as pumps, lighting, and monitoring systems, replacing the reliance on costly diesel generators.

"Energy is one of BOST's biggest expenses, and with diesel prices still above GH¢12 per litre, the shift to solar is smart economics," Managing Director of BOST Afetsi Awoonor said.

He mentioned that the transition is not only expected to yield cost savings but also open potential revenue opportunities through Ghana's emerging carbon credit market.

"Each solar-powered depot contributes to the national emission-reduction target, reinforcing BOST's role in the country's sustainable energy future. This marks a deliberate commitment to lowering emissions, reducing energy costs, and aligning BOST's operations with Ghana's long-term energy agenda," Awoonor added.

The company's efforts come at a time when Ghana has intensified its national climate action with the establishment of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition by President John Mahama. 

The newly created ministry, led by John Jinapor, is further strengthened by the Climate Change and Sustainability Secretariat, which is championing a coordinated push across sectors to green the economy, build climate resilience, and attract green finance. 

Initiatives like BOST's solar rollout demonstrate government's alignment with this agenda and signal a growing commitment across state institutions to move from fossil-heavy systems to cleaner, more innovative energy models.

While acknowledging the challenges of solar integration, including the need for technical skills and system maintenance, BOST sees the shift as essential for building long-term resilience and relevance.

"This transition is not about abandoning oil overnight. It's about staying relevant in a world that is moving forward, toward cleaner, smarter energy," Afetsi Awoonor concluded.