Green Cooling launch kicks off in Accra

By Konrad Kodjo DJAISI

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the German Development Cooperation and the Energy Commission, has launched the Ghana Green Cooling Programme (GGCP), an initiative designed to transform the country’s air-conditioning sector into a more climate-friendly and environmentally sustainable industry.

GGCP seeks to  drastically reduce greenhouse emissions by promoting the the adoption of “green” split air conditioners (AC) that use climate and environmentally friendly natural refrigerant (R290) and consumes significantly less energy than conventional units.

The initiative is part of Ghana’s commitment to sustainable development and its obligations to the Paris and Kigali Agreements.

Indeed, air conditioning is one of the fastest-growing sources of energy demand in the country. Ghana’s refrigeration and air conditioning sector is projected to grow by 30 percent by 2030.

Therefore, without intervention, this expansion will lock in high levels of emissions for decades. By embracing ultra-low GWP refrigerants and energy technology, the Ghana Green Cooling Programme is setting a precedent for climate action in Africa.

Green ACs incentivised under the GGCP are the only true “green” ACs in the world, and are now in Ghana. The upfront cost of the Green AC is financially incentivised by the KLIK Foundation of Switzerland, who provided funding for the launch in Accra on August 18.

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