The acting Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, Adwoa Serwaa Bondzie has expressed concern over the low participation of women in the electrical wiring profession.

She says only five women participated in this year’s Electrical Wiring Certification Examination, down from eight last year.

Speaking at the 25th edition of the certification ceremony, Ms. Bondzie said more women must be encouraged to pursue careers in electrical wiring and the emerging clean technology sector.

“There is, however, one figure that should concern us. Of the candidates who sat for this year's examination, only five were women, down from eight last year, and I think we can do better.”

She added that opportunities in areas such as electric car wiring, solar installation and electric mobility should be accessible to both men and women.

“Electric car wiring, solar installation, electric mobility, and the emerging clean technology economy must provide opportunities for both men and women.”

Ms. Bondzie also said the Commission will continue working with its partners to encourage more women to enter, train and build careers in the professions.

Meanwhile, a total of 1,036 candidates sat for the May-June 2026 Electrical Wiring Certification Examination with 884 successfully passing, representing an 85 percent pass rate.

The certification ceremony marked the 25th edition of the programme which has so far certified 19,442 professionals.

Ms. Bondzie said the milestone also comes as the Energy Commission prepares to mark its 30th anniversary in 2027, after nearly three decades of building the regulatory foundations of Ghana’s energy sector.

She also launched a new electrical wiring code developed together with the Ghana Standards Authority to reflect the changing technological and energy landscape.

“The existing code has served Ghana well, but the electric car environment has changed significantly.”

She said electricians are increasingly required to work with solar photovoltaic systems, battery storage, inverters and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.”

“Standards must evolve with technology,” she stated:

According to Ms. Bondzie, the commission will work with the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training, (CTVET) to review the electrical wiring training syllabus to align with the new code.

“There must be a clear connection between what we regulate, what we teach, what we assess, and what we certify.”

She further disclosed that the Energy Commission Electric Vehicle Charging Station and Battery Swap Systems Regulation 2026 have been laid before Parliament.

She stressed the regulations will provide a framework for electric vehicle charging stations and battery swap systems including safety standards, licensing and registration requirements.

“Our objective as a Commission is not to restrain innovation. It is to ensure that innovation develops on a sound foundation,” she highlighted.

Ms. Bondzie also disclosed that the Commission, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, is developing a country-level electric vehicle charging system management platform.

The platform, she noted, will provide national visibility over charging infrastructure and enable the commission to monitor charging stations, energy consumption, faults, outages and geographical coverage.

The acting Executive Secretary also highlighted the commission’s digitalisation efforts, revealing that more than 27,500 digital verification codes have been generated since the certification system was integrated with ECG and NEDCo in July 2026.

“This represents a significant move away from paper-based verification towards digital authentication and traceability.”

She explained that the digital system would help improve consumer confidence, strengthen regulatory oversight and protect the value of professional certification.

Ms. Bondzie urged the newly certified professionals to commit themselves to continuous learning, safety and professional integrity as the energy sector evolves.

She said: “Your certificate today is therefore not the end of your training. It is a declaration that you have met a professional standard and accepted the responsibility that comes with it.”

She further stated that the Energy Commission would continue to strengthen apprentice registration and structured training, promote continuous professional development, enforce regulations and technical standards, and improve customer verification.

The commission, she added, would also continue deploying digital tools to make regulation more efficient and transparent.