Letshego Ghana, Catholic Church Roll Out GHS 200 Million Solar Project to Power Over 4,000 Institutions

Letshego Ghana Savings and Loans PLC has signed a landmark partnership with the Catholic Church to finance a GHS 200 million solar energy project that will power more than 4,000 Catholic-run institutions across Ghana.

The ambitious initiative, launched in collaboration with Lumen Energy and supported by Development Bank Ghana (DBG), is one of the largest private sector-led clean energy investments involving a religious body in the country.

The official signing ceremony, held at the National Catholic Secretariat in Accra, brought together representatives of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Lumen Energy, DBG, and Letshego Ghana to mark the beginning of a project that is set to significantly contribute to Ghana’s renewable energy transition and climate commitments.

The project will see solar systems installed across Catholic schools, hospitals, parishes, and diocesan administrative offices nationwide. It also aims to create employment through technical training and installation opportunities for young people.

Speaking at the ceremony, Most Rev. Bishop Edoe Kumordzi, Chairman of the Board of Lumen Energy and representative of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, described the agreement as a milestone for faith-based climate action.

“Today, we mark a defining moment in our shared mission to promote renewable energy and safeguard our planet for future generations,” he said. “Through this partnership with Letshego, we are not only reducing our carbon footprint but also creating sustainable jobs and protecting creation as stewards of God’s earth.”

Nii Amankra Tetteh, CEO of Letshego Ghana, said the project aligns strongly with the company’s commitment to social and environmental impact.

“At Letshego, everything we do is anchored on our purpose: improving lives. We are not just financing solar systems — we are investing in a greener, more inclusive future,” he noted. “We are proud to stand with the Catholic Church on this bold journey.”

DBG, which has already disbursed GHS 85 million for the project, says it views the initiative as a model for scalable green financing.

Ms. Anita Solomon, Head of SDI Lending at DBG, stated:

“This is a shining example of what strategic partnerships can achieve. DBG was established to finance Ghana’s transformation, and green financing is a key pillar. Through our partnership with Letshego, we’re proud to support the Catholic Church in delivering clean, reliable power to its institutions.”

So far, DBG has invested over GHS 112 million in climate-resilient projects across Ghana. This Catholic Church solar initiative is expected to serve as a blueprint for renewable energy adoption across other institutional networks in the country.

The project also supports Ghana’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement and contributes directly to several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including clean energy (SDG 7), education (SDG 4), and climate action (SDG 13).

About Letshego Ghana

Letshego Ghana Savings and Loans PLC is a licensed financial institution offering credit to public and private sector workers, as well as micro and small-scale entrepreneurs. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Letshego Group, with 10 branches and over 100 staff across Ghana.