A review on renewable energy potentials and energy usage statistics in Ghana

Takase, Mohammed; Aboah, Michael; Kipkoech, Rogers

doi:10.1016/j.jfueco.2022.100065

Cited by 11 publications

(9 citation statements)

References 14 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…A past study [ 165 ] found that Ghana suffers a daily loss of USD 2.1 million in productivity due to the 50% increase in energy demand and its consequent energy distribution problems. A recent review [ 166 ] stresses the need for more sustainable energy alternatives to reduce the effects of future energy crises and buoy economic growth. Thus, past studies suggest that pellets would contribute to over 54% and 91% of the national household cooking wood and electricity demand [ 22 , 31 , 32 , 167 ].…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A comprehensive review of the production, adoption and sustained use of biomass pellets in Ghana

Mawusi

Shrestha

Chen

et al. 2023

Heliyon

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A comprehensive review of the production, adoption and sustained use of biomass pellets in Ghana

Mawusi

Shrestha

Chen

et al. 2023

Heliyon

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

“…Se observa que Ghana enfrenta una crisis energética dependiendo todavía de fuentes de energía no renovables (90 %), exportando en el 2020 más energía que en el 2010. Según (Takase et al, 2022).…”

Section: Estado Del Arteunclassified

Revisión Situacional sobre el Uso y Traslado hacia las Energías Renovables en el Planeta

Horna Guzman

2022

HIGH TECH-ENGINEERING JOURNAL

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Este trabajo trata de mostrar el nivel de las energías renovables en el mundo, detallando su avance a través de los años y como su cambio es lento y paulatino, nos enfrascamos en distintas soluciones enlazadas mediante el manejo y equilibrio de energías renovables, plasmándolas en las leyes de la oferta y la demanda, donde un usuario de estas energías puede tener un crédito económico por producirlas y por contribuir a su traslado en redes comunitarias. Sucediendo todo ello en los países de mejor desarrollo como los del hemisferio norte y denotando una falencia de tecnologías en países en vías de desarrollo como los del hemisferio sur, en los cuales la falta de tecnologías que son implementadas por estos países desarrollados se debe suplir con tecnologías propias, técnicas ancestrales y conocimiento local. Estos países en vías de desarrollo tienen una dependencia a las energías secundarias o no limpias, siendo los que más contribuyen en emanaciones de GEI y contaminantes al planeta por ser su base de generación de energía los combustibles fósiles, en ellos se refleja un avance lento en el cambio a los renovables pero de suma urgencia para poder afrontar una crisis energética mundial que se avizora a la vuelta de la esquina por el incremento de la demanda energética.

show abstract

“…Secondly, the estimated GHG emission by sector from 1990 to 2016 have been assessed and quantified in Ghana's National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Reports 9 . Thirdly, Ghana has achieved a renewable energy penetration rate of about 10% 10 . Fourthly, the country is converting its thermal plants from liquid petroleum fuels to natural gas, which could reduce carbon footprint in power generation 11 .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…9 Thirdly, Ghana has achieved a renewable energy penetration rate of about 10%. 10 Fourthly, the country is converting its thermal plants from liquid petroleum fuels to natural gas, which could reduce carbon footprint in power generation. 11 Other efforts include the development of a renewable energy master plan, a nuclear power program, promotion of improved cooking methods, and launching of the Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Ghana Project (GrEEn).…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

Predictive modeling of energy‐related greenhouse gas emissions in Ghana towards a net‐zero future

Sokama‐Neuyam,

Amezah,

Adjei

et al. 2023

Greenhouse Gases

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Ghana is determined to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 15% by 2030 and attain net‐zero emissions by 2070. However, like many developing countries, Ghana must utilize its limited resources effectively to actualize its climate goals. Currently, climate policies in the country are not driven by emission data, which has important implications on effective utilization of resources and selection of efficient mitigation techniques. We analyzed energy consumption and GHG emission data between 1990 and 2016 from Ghana's energy sector which is responsible for about 36% of the country's total emissions. Predictive models were then developed using machine learning to forecast energy related emissions up to 2030. Based on the analysis and projections, attainable data‐driven recommendations were proposed to direct climate policies in the country. We found that between 1990 and 2016, petroleum fuel consumption increased by about 64.5% and the corresponding GHG emissions increased by 303%. The projections suggests that by 2030, energy sector emissions could increase by 131% compared to 2016 levels. Transport sector emission is also projected to increase by a whopping 219% and fuel consumption could hit 6742 ktoe by 2030, which is about 106% increase from the 2016 benchmark. The findings from this work will direct policy for effective mitigation of GHG emissions in the country while ensuring effective utilization of climate resources to pursue its net‐zero targets. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

show abstract

A review on renewable energy potentials and energy usage statistics in Ghana

Cited by 11 publications

References 14 publications

A comprehensive review of the production, adoption and sustained use of biomass pellets in Ghana

A comprehensive review of the production, adoption and sustained use of biomass pellets in Ghana

Revisión Situacional sobre el Uso y Traslado hacia las Energías Renovables en el Planeta

Predictive modeling of energy‐related greenhouse gas emissions in Ghana towards a net‐zero future

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About