Nexans Kabelmetal unveils Solar Power System to cut emissions

Nexans Kabelmetal Ghana Ltd, a Nexans company, the leading provider of advanced cabling systems, solutions, and innovative services, has inaugurated a 532kWp grid-tied solar power system at the Tema factory, leading to a total output power of 25% of overall energy consumption.

This project, commissioned by Daystar Power (“Daystar”), a leading hybrid solar energy provider for businesses and industrial manufacturers in Africa and a member of the Shell Group, will enable Nexans Kabelmetal Ghana Ltd to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 11.7 tons per quarter, by replacing its dependence on the national gride with photovoltaic panels.

The 900 photovoltaic panels installed at Nexans Kabelmetal and connected to the plant with Nexans solutions will generate over 47.7 MWh of electricity per month, providing 55% of daytime power. This renewable energy will cover 25% of the electricity needed by the plant to produce a wide range of building, industry, and infrastructure cables.

The official unveiling took place under the patronage and in the presence of Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister of Energy and Green Transition, and H.E Jules-Armand Aniambossou, French Ambassador to Ghana.

Commenting on this inauguration, Mr. Alexander QUARCOOPOME CEO of Nexans Kabelmetal Ghana Ltd, said : “At Nexans Ghana, we are proud with this achievement that marks a key milestone in our E3 journey—delivering economic performance, reducing environmental impact, and strengthening our community engagement. We are committed to leading by example in Ghana’s energy transition and demonstrate that sustainability and industry excellence can go hand in hand.”

H.E Jules-Armand Aniambossou, French Ambassador to Ghana, said: “As both the French Ambassador and an engineer, I am proud to see Nexans Kabelmetal Ghana setting an example for sustainable industrial development in the country. This solar power project is more than a technical achievement—it is a demonstration of what private sector leadership in climate action should look like. Nexans is showing that it is possible to combine industrial excellence with environmental responsibility. I hope many others in Ghana’s business community will follow this path.”

“Companies in Ghana face the pressing need to decarbonize their operations. Nexans is a great example of how companies can adopt solar energy to meet their carbon emissions targets and drive energy cost savings,” said Victor Ezenwoko, Ghana Country Head of Daystar Power, “We couldn’t be prouder to have our first ground-mounted system in Ghana located in the country’s leading manufacturing hub.”

By integrating innovative renewable energy solutions, Nexans Ghana is demonstrating its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to Ghana’s green energy future.

This milestone reinforces Nexans’ role as a key enabler of the energy transition, not only within the industry but also within the communities where it operates.

Nexans Kabelmetal Ghana Ltd (NKG) stands as a cornerstone in Ghana’s cable manufacturing industry, combining over five decades of expertise with a commitment to innovation and quality. Established in 1968, NKG was the first cable manufacturer in the region and remains a leading producer of electrical cables in Ghana.

With the factory situated in Tema, NKG operates under stringent international standards like IEC and also holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 certifications. These certifications underscore the company’s dedication to quality management, environmental sustainability, and occupational health and safety.

NKG’s diverse product range meets the demands of various sectors, including energy, housing, infrastructure, construction and mining . Our offerings are but not limited to Building Wire, Building cables, Bare Conductors, Armored cables, Aerial LV cables, Solar cables, Flat cables, HFFR, Control cables, and on customer specifications and requests.