The Energy Commission has directed that no electric vehicle charging station or battery swap system should be installed or operated in Ghana without its approval.
The Commission says the order, which is backed by the Energy Commission Act of 1997, is meant to ensure that the growing electric vehicle market develops in a safe and well regulated way.
In a public notice, the Commission said anyone seeking to set up or run a charging point or battery swap service must secure official authorisation before any work begins. Officials say the requirement covers individuals, private companies, public institutions and any organisation offering commercial charging services.
According to the Commission, the move is designed to make sure all installations meet national safety, technical and operational standards. It added that proper oversight is needed to guarantee reliable service for users and to protect the public from poorly built or unsafe infrastructure.
The Commission urged prospective investors and operators to seek guidance early and stressed that ignoring the directive would amount to a breach of the law, which could lead to sanctions.
