IDENTIFYING HIGH-PRIORITY REGIONS TO ACHIEVE ELECTRICITY ACCESS (99%) BY 2030 USING ENERGY ACCESS EXPLORER – CASE OF GHANA

Ghana has made substantial progress toward universal electricity access under the National Electrification Scheme (NES); however, approximately 11 percent of the population—predominantly in rural and northern regions—remains without access. Achieving near-universal access by 2030 will require targeted, data-driven interventions that balance grid expansion with decentralised energy solutions. This study applies the Energy Access Explorer (EAE), a geospatial decision-support platform developed by the World Resources Institute, to identify priority regions and optimal electrification pathways using a multi-criteria decision analysis framework. The results indicate that a differentiated strategy combining grid densification, mini-grids, and standalone solar systems offers the most cost-effective and equitable approach to closing Ghana’s remaining electrification gap. The findings provide actionable insights to support policy formulation, investment prioritisation, and implementation planning.