CIPA Holdings Leads Ghana's Green Transition Efforts
Ghanaian-founded infrastructure group, CIPA Holdings, has received significant recognition, being featured in Forbes Africa’s 2025 Spotlight on Ghana for its pivotal role in driving the nation’s green transition.
The feature highlights CIPA’s commitment to climate-aligned infrastructure development and positions the company as a key player in delivering clean-energy and sustainable projects within Ghana’s economic landscape.
Forbes Africa noted that CIPA distinguishes itself through an integrated, governance-first approach, particularly crucial as Ghana prioritises reliability, affordability, and increased domestic involvement in its transition agenda. The publication emphasized CIPA’s ability to bridge the gap between policy formulation and tangible, bankable projects on the ground.
Kwaku Osei-Sarpong, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CIPA, underscored the need for robust institutions alongside new infrastructure. “Africa doesn’t just need new infrastructure; it needs new institutions of trust. Our mission at CIPA is to build both,” he told Forbes Africa.
Bright Yamoah, CIPA’s Chief Financial Officer, highlighted the importance of financial credibility and discipline. “We combine strong governance and innovative financing with real local ownership. Credibility is currency, and at CIPA we manage risk with discipline and innovate with purpose,” Yamoah stated.
The company, headquartered in Accra, is also expanding its operations across West and Southern Africa, building on its strong foundation in Ghana. Its portfolio encompasses a wide range of projects, including solar energy, battery-energy storage systems, natural gas, and clean transport infrastructure, as well as developments in the public sector, digital technology, housing, and real estate – all geared towards decarbonisation.
A core component of CIPA’s strategy is its industrial and commercial decarbonisation programme, which provides local-currency financing to mitigate foreign exchange risks for Ghanaian businesses. This initiative supports industries in modernising operations, reducing emissions, and enhancing reliability through renewable energy, energy efficiency upgrades, and electromobility solutions.
CIPA is also fostering local manufacturing through partnerships, such as its collaboration with Canada’s Sparq Systems to assemble microinverters in Ghana, promoting technology transfer and strengthening domestic supply chains. Furthermore, the group co-invests with local financial institutions to attract domestic capital for renewable energy projects, bolstering confidence in Ghana’s ability to finance its own green transition.
Beyond infrastructure, CIPA demonstrates a commitment to social inclusion through the CIPA Foundation, which focuses on empowering women, developing youth, building climate resilience, and creating green jobs.
Allan Okomeng-Mensah, President of CIPA, reflected on the Forbes Africa recognition, stating, “Being featured in Forbes reflects what happens when a team believes in excellence. It is a recognition of Ghanaian capacity, discipline, and long-term value creation.”
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