Energy Commission engages stakeholders to draft regulatory framework for Electric Vehicles in Ghana
Published:
3 months ago
Source:
3News
The Energy Commission, as part of efforts to create standards and sustainable electric vehicles (EV) regime in the country, is holding a stakeholder forum to draft a policy document to streamline the sector. The objectives of the regulations are to enforce the adopted standards as well as ensure conformity with international standards and regulations in the global EV market, establish the requisite legal and regulatory framework for conformity, ensure compatibility, and guard against factors that affect the safety of users of electric vehicles. The Energy Commission on the `Drive Electric Initiative` in 2019, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy introduced electric vehicles in Ghana. This was an effort to increase sustainable demand, usher in an era of green and sustainable technology for the future and help to deal with environmental pollution as the vehicular population grows. The accessibility of charging stations in suitable locations across Ghana is a major factor that will motivate and incentivize people to use electric vehicles in Ghana.