The Public Utilities Regula­tory Commission (PURC) on Monday inaugurated a 128 kilowatt power (kWp) solar photovoltaic installation at its East­ern Regional office in Koforidua in order to promote energy efficiency and improve the operational effec­tiveness of the commission.

The project was made possible with the joint collaboration of the Ministry of Energy, the Energy Commission, and the German International Cooperation (GIZ).

The Executive Secretary of PURC, Dr Ishmael Ackah, em­phasised that the solar installation would help supplement energy from the national grid.

He underscored the importance of diversifying energy sources to ensure reliable power during times of crisis.