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Ghana PV-BESS Report

Executive Overview

Ghana Residential Solar + BESSOptimal Design Report

Comprehensive technical and financial analysis for distributed generation deployment across Standard Urban, Mid-Income Urban, and Upper Residential segments.

Prepared by UtCSMarch 2026Confidential

3.2M

Target Market

Active residential customers

17.82%

Blended IRR

Internal rate of return

$12K

Phase 1 CAPEX

2 households validation

6.53×

MOIC

Multiple on invested capital

6.5 yrs

Payback Period

Average across segments

2

Phase 1 Sites

Households (Tema + East Legon)

Market Opportunity
Ghana electricity sector analysis
ECG Prepaid Connections3.8M
Active Customers3.2M (84%)
Standard Residential (31-300 kWh)2.6M (68%)
Upper Residential (>300 kWh)400K (11%)
Annual Tariff Escalation (MYTO)+9.86%
Market Challenges
Key pain points creating demand

Power Reliability (Dumsor)

Frequent outages from generation shortfalls and grid failures

ECG Financial Distress

Accumulated debt exceeding $2 billion, technical insolvency

Tariff Escalation Pressure

9.86% annual increase under 2026-2030 MYTO framework

Investment Recommendation

Proceed with Phase 1 PoC deployment ($12K for 2 households) to validate technical and financial models, followed by Phase 2 expansion ($18M) contingent on Phase 1 performance meeting IRR and payback targets.

55,002

Total Households (All Phases)

17.82%

Blended IRR

6.53×

MOIC (20-year)

6.5 yrs

Payback Period