The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has urged banks and other lenders to design financing packages that fit the specific needs of energy‑efficiency projects. AGI’s Greater Accra Regional Chairman, Tsonam Akpeloo, said businesses require not only money but also technical support to map out costs, returns and savings before they approach lenders.
Speaking at the Sustainable Business and Green Finance Summit in Accra on Wednesday, September 10, 2026, Mr Akpeloo noted that financing needs differ by project stage and type. "Some businesses are ready to discuss a financing proposal today. Others need help to establish project cost and demonstrate their expected returns," he said.
He highlighted the AGI Energy Centre Efficiency Network, which assists companies with energy analysis, investment cost assessments, economic benefit studies and project implementation and monitoring. The network also offers a forum for firms to share practical experiences in upgrading cooling, compressed air and steam systems.
Mr Akpeloo stressed that technical assessments could strengthen proposals by evidencing potential returns. "For industry, the financing conversation must then address affordability, repayment periods, collateral expectations, and the time it takes for an investment to begin delivering returns," he added.
He called on Development Bank Ghana, commercial banks and other investment partners to bridge the gap between technical preparation and suitable financing. "Where a project is promising but not yet ready, clear feedback can help the enterprise take the next steps," he said.
AGI’s appeal follows growing recognition that energy‑efficiency projects can generate significant cost savings, but many businesses lack the tailored funding and guidance to realise them. Banks that adapt their loan products to these realities could unlock a wave of green investment across Ghana’s industrial sector.
