{"id":117414,"date":"2025-11-04T13:01:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/117414\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:01:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:01:08","slug":"4th-edition-of-buildexpo-and-power-energy-ghana-opens-with-calls-for-stronger-industrial-collaboration-and-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/117414\/","title":{"rendered":"4th Edition of BUILDEXPO and Power Energy Ghana Opens with Calls for Stronger Industrial Collaboration and Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Synergice Events Private Limited, under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, and in partnership with CCFI France Ghana and other international stakeholders, hosted the 4th Edition of BUILDEXPO and Power Energy Ghana Exhibition from October 30\u201331, 2025, in Accra.<\/p>\n

The two-day exhibition brought together key players from Ghana\u2019s energy, construction, and industrial sectors, along with international exhibitors from India, France, the United Kingdom, Nigeria, the United States, and Egypt. The event served as a platform for innovation, knowledge exchange, and strategic business networking within the built environment and renewable energy space.<\/p>\n

GUTA President Calls for Improved Trade Fair Standards<\/p>\n

In his remarks, Dr. Joseph Obeng, President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), expressed concern over the current scale and impact of trade fairs in Ghana, urging the government and organizers to elevate the standards to match international benchmarks.<\/p>\n

\u201cI felt very uncomfortable when this fair was described as the biggest in West Africa,\u201d Dr. Obeng said. \u201cIf we are going to do it, we must do it well. When other nations organize fairs, people travel from across the world to see innovations and new technologies, and to transact serious business. What we see here is nothing to write home about.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Obeng emphasized the need to revitalize Ghana\u2019s Trade Fair Centre and position it as a regional hub for industrial exhibitions.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we were growing up, we used to visit the Trade Fair Centre and witness groundbreaking innovations that influenced businesses. We must bring that back, especially as the President resets the national development agenda,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

He also highlighted the importance of leveraging exhibitions like BUILDEXPO to explore alternative energy sources and energy-efficient technologies, given rising electricity costs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese fairs give traders and entrepreneurs the opportunity to explore solar, wind, and gas technologies locally rather than traveling abroad,\u201d Dr. Obeng said, adding that such initiatives would also help strengthen Ghana\u2019s emerging 24-hour economy and support industrialization efforts.<\/p>\n

Government Reaffirms Commitment to Green Energy Transition<\/p>\n

Delivering the keynote address on behalf of Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. Richard Gyan-Mensah, Deputy Minister for Energy, reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to reforming the energy sector through transparency, renewable energy adoption, and private sector participation.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnergy is the backbone of industrialization,\u201d Dr. Gyan-Mensah stated. \u201cEvery factory that opens, every business that expands, and every home that lights up is powered by electricity and infrastructure. That is why Ghana continues to prioritize reforms, innovation, and private sector collaboration to build a <\/p>\n

resilient, inclusive, and future-ready economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

He outlined several ongoing reforms within the ministry, including:<\/p>\n

\u009f\tIPP Tariff Rationalization to ensure affordable electricity while maintaining investor confidence.<\/p>\n

\u009f\tCompetitive and transparent procurement frameworks for power generation.<\/p>\n

\u009f\tStrengthened Cash Waterfall Mechanism to ensure predictable payments across the energy value chain.<\/p>\n

\u009f\tLocalization of solar assembly lines and battery storage solutions to boost renewable energy adoption.<\/p>\n

\u009f\tDigitalization of energy operations, shifting from data-driven planning to smart distribution systems.<\/p>\n

Dr. Gyan-Mensah emphasized that these reforms are designed to make Ghana\u2019s energy sector a catalyst for industrial transformation, job creation, and export-led growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis Expo demonstrates the power of partnership. We encourage both local and international companies to seize this opportunity to forge business relationships and share innovative solutions that drive sustainable energy and infrastructure development,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

India Reaffirms Support for Ghana\u2019s Energy Transition<\/p>\n

The High Commissioner of India to Ghana, Shri Manish Gupta, underscored India\u2019s commitment to supporting Ghana\u2019s industrial and energy transformation.<\/p>\n

\u201cBusiness and industry play a critical role in a nation\u2019s development,\u201d Gupta said. \u201cIndia is proud to work hand in hand with Ghana in building sustainable infrastructure and promoting renewable energy.\u201d<\/p>\n

He cited India\u2019s role in major infrastructure projects such as the Tema\u2013Mpakadan Railway Line, describing it as a model for local capacity building and industrial growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur collaboration in renewable energy, especially in solar technology, can transform Ghana\u2019s northern regions through solar irrigation and mini-grid systems,\u201d he added. \u201cWe are ready to support Ghana\u2019s energy transition strategy to ensure clean and affordable energy for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gupta encouraged Ghanaian and Indian businesses to form long-term partnerships, focusing on capacity building, technology transfer, and local manufacturing.<\/p>\n

Looking Ahead<\/p>\n

The 4th Edition of BUILDEXPO and Power Energy Ghana ended with renewed calls for greater international collaboration, increased local participation, and investment in green and smart technologies to drive Ghana\u2019s industrial and economic transformation.<\/p>\n

Both government and private sector leaders pledged to expand the event\u2019s scope in future editions, aiming to position Ghana as a hub for innovation, sustainable energy, and industrial growth in West Africa.<\/p>\n

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