Disruptive Technologies, Sustainable Energy Generation and Storage as Forms of Green Economy

Ofori-Amoah, Benjamin

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-40647-9_5

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“…Over the years, DTs have been explored across the globe. In the Ghanaian context, some researchers, [Aluya and Garraway (2009), Aluya (2014); Amankwah-Amoah (2016); and Ofori-Amoah (2020)] appraised DTs and energy projects. Amankwah-Amoah (2016) stipulated that the development of technological infrastructure to assist in the development and utilization of DTs is a prerequisite component of technology policy.…”

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“…From 1957 to the present, Ghana has pursued a variety of technological and scientific policies aimed at positioning the nation as an international leader in these fields of endeavour (Ofori-Amoah, 2020). By the early 1960s, Ghana was at the forefront of modern technology education; however, after this period, the country’s standing in the world began to deteriorate.…”

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An assessment of the implications of disruptive technologies on the performance of energy infrastructure projects in Ghana

Seidu

Owusu‐Manu

Kukah

et al. 2022

IJESM

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Purpose The demand for energy infrastructure projects has increased steadily over the last few decades and has come at a high cost. Disruptive technologies (DTs) have the inherent capability to affect the performance of energy infrastructure projects. Therefore, this research aims to explore the implications of DTs on the performance of energy infrastructure projects. Design/methodology/approach This research adopts a positivist philosophical position. A quantitative strategy and deductive approach (based on a survey design) guided this study. Sixty-six respondents participated in the study. The study’s population comprised of experts in energy infrastructure projects who possessed a high level of industrial experience including top- and middle-level management of power generation companies. Cochran’s formula was used to select a sufficient sample for the study. Linear regression, one sample test and Cronbach’s alpha were the analytical tools adopted. Findings This study established that there is an 18.4% increase in the performance of energy infrastructure projects in Ghana when DTs are applied. In order of importance, DTs improve speed of operations in energy projects; reduce operating cost and enhance efficiency of energy projects; drive sustainable economic development; enhance security in energy projects; and improve environmental sustainability of projects. The study also revealed that e-commerce technologies, renewable energy technologies, three-dimensional printing, bar code technology, photogrammetry, global positioning systems, geographic information systems and nanotechnologies were the topmost ranked DTs with the most impact on the performance of energy infrastructure projects. Originality/value This is a novel investigation on the implications of DTs on the performance of Ghanaian energy infrastructure projects. This study’s practical implication is evident in both policy and practice. Energy sector policymakers should endeavour to adopt DTs in their operations to enhance sustainability and performance.

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