Bosch in Ghana becomes a key player in the lead-acid Battery recycling project, established by a reverse logistic in partnership in collaboration with Ghanaian professional market players, City Waste Management Ghana, battery distributors, used battery collectors and end consumers. Automotive lead a Contact online >>
Bosch in Ghana becomes a key player in the lead-acid Battery recycling project, established by a reverse logistic in partnership in collaboration with Ghanaian professional market players, City Waste Management Ghana, battery distributors, used battery collectors and end consumers. Automotive lead acid car batteries contain various heavy metals and toxic chemicals which is harmful to the environment and the health of individuals.
Currently, the management of used batteries in the field does not focus on socially responsible actions of key role players with no application of the recommended standards that ultimately posing health risks, soil contamination and water pollution. According to the United Nation statistics, the estimated market volume is around 800,000 units of batteries traded every year in Ghana.
"The long-term sustainability of Ghana environmental landscape requires legal compliance in the handling of used automotive Batteries, Bosch in Ghana full supports the recycling project that focuses on collection and recycling of used automotive lead batteries," stated Julien Lacoste, West Africa Regional Director at Bosch Ghana
Kingsley Out-Koram, Country Sales Manager at Bosch Ghana, added, "The program targets batteries sellers, batteries collectors and end-users with an incentive program to bolster change in behaviours on handling of automotive batteries. In addition, the program aims also to support creation of formal jobs primarily in the logistic and training fields. As of November 2020, 14 collections points have already been deployed with an objective to double the collection points by 2021."
Yves Nono, Africa Regional President confirmed the need for such initiatives and confirmed that, "After a successful pilot project in Ghana, we intend to expand such project across other African countries."
As the world''s largest independent supplier to the automotive industry, Bosch significantly contributes toward making driving ever safer, cleaner, and more economical. Bosch develops innovative solutions that facilitate new mobility offerings for private or commercial vehicles, multimodal transportation services, fleet management, or smart transport infrastructure.
Kofa Technologies Ltd, a Ghanaian company providing clean and portable battery solutions, and PASH Global, a leading impact investor, have announced the expansion of Kofa''s battery swapping network in Ghana
This Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) expansion is backed by a £2.35mn (US$3.04mn) commitment from Shell Foundation, co-funded with the UK Government through its Transforming Energy Access (TEA) platform. Shell Foundation and TEA are committing an additional £1.4mn (US$1.86mn) to support Kofa''s e-bike asset financing, research on the impact of Kofa''s multi-use battery technology, and operating expenses.
The network is targeting a deployment of 6,000 batteries and up to 100 swap stations across Ghana, ensuring that energy is accessible anytime, anywhere, and promoting the transition to clean energy and the large-scale adoption of EVs in Africa. PASH also intends, in due course, to transform these swap stations to be fully powered by solar power, further increasing the impact of the station.
The project aims to deliver reliable, affordable, and clean energy for electric two-wheelers while also supplying power to small businesses and homes that currently depend on small petrol generators—helping to displace these generators and significantly reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Preliminary analysis indicates that electric motorcycles in Ghana are already up to 20% cheaper to operate compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. As battery prices continue to decline, these savings are expected to increase, further incentivising the shift to electric vehicles.
Speaking at the launch event, Lord Collins of Highbury, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Africa) said, "Today''s announcement demonstrates the UK''s continued commitment to supporting clean energy initiatives across the world. This project not only fosters economic growth, it also strengthens the UK''s partnership with Ghana, contributing to a greener, more resilient future for Ghana."
"The partnership between Kofa and PASH represents a powerful step forward in delivering sustainable energy solutions across Africa," said Kofi Owusu Bempah, founder and CEO of PASH Global. "With the strong backing of Shell Foundation and the UK Government, we are well-positioned to lead the charge in the e-mobility revolution, beginning with this transformative project in Ghana."
"This initiative is a significant step toward cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions in Ghana. With the support of our partners, we are building a foundation that will not only benefit local communities and businesses but also serve as a model for clean energy innovation across Africa," said Erik Nygard, CEO of Kofa Technologies.
Accra, Nov. 25, GNA – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Energy Commission (EC) have expressed concerns about the lack of skills and infrastructure needed to support Ghana''s electric vehicle (EV) rollout.
Both organizations highlighted the absence of skilled experts and basic EV infrastructure required to facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles in the country.
These concerns were raised during a joint event by UNDP and the Energy Commission, which focused on presenting the Market Opportunity Study on Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Ghana.
The report provided an in-depth analysis of the current charging and battery swap infrastructure and identified opportunities and challenges across various sectors.
Mr. Sukhrob Khoshmukhamadov, Deputy Resident Representative at UNDP, emphasized that EVs offered a significant opportunity for Ghana to accelerate its renewable energy adoption, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and combat urban air pollution.
He noted that EV infrastructure, particularly charging stations, must be integrated into the government’s incentive policies to encourage private sector investments.
While acknowledging the importance of EV infrastructure, Mr. Khoshmukhamadov raised concerns about Ghana’s reliance on foreign experts for basic EV maintenance due to a skills gap.
Despite this, he expressed optimism that the workshop would help foster collaboration among stakeholders to address these challenges and unlock the full potential of the EV sector.
He further added that the insights from the report and the subsequent discussions could drive investments that would reduce Ghana''s dependence on fossil fuels, while also creating green jobs for the future.
Dr. Godwin Kafui Ayetor, a Consultant for the Energy Commission, highlighted the challenges Ghana was facing with its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Dr. Ayetor also raised concerns about the quality of electricity supplied to charging stations, noting that many rely on the national grid, and the lack of backup power was a significant challenge.
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