Unwrapping the nexus between the off-grid system and its impact on the islands and remote villages of Ghana

Bannor, Richard Kwasi; Amfo, Bismark; Sarquah, Khadija; Oppong-Kyeremeh, Helena; Kyire, Samuel Kwabena Chaa

doi:10.1108/ijesm-01-2022-0004

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“…The study of Bannor et al (2023) on off‐grid systems in Ghana employed a series of econometric models, including PSM, endogenous switching regression, augmented inverse‐probability weighting and DID to assess the impact of off‐grid on selected rural communities. The study's findings provided strong evidence of crime reduction and community safety through rural electrification.…”

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The effect of mini‐grid rural electrification on urbanization: Evidence from the pilot mini‐grid systems in Ghana

Gyimah,

Liu,

Nyantakyi

et al. 2024

Review Development Economics

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Mini‐grid electrification constitutes an increasingly important solution to universal access to energy, notably in off‐grid rural Africa. Rural electrification has important implications for mitigating the immigration trends of the rural population toward urban regions. In this study, we adopted a mediation model to investigate the direct and indirect effects of mini‐grid electrification on the urbanization process, and multivariate regression is employed as a robustness check. More specifically, with the support of a mini‐grid project in Ghana, we conducted a survey to assess the perception of the local population about the impact of rural electrification on healthcare, education, employment, and security and further examined the impact of these development outcomes on their willingness to immigrate to cities. The study's findings suggested that the development of rural electrification helped improve education, healthcare, security, and employment, significantly affecting urbanization. Our study concluded that increased electricity access through mini‐grids tends to reduce the urbanization trends in rural Ghana.

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The effect of mini‐grid rural electrification on urbanization: Evidence from the pilot mini‐grid systems in Ghana

Gyimah,

Liu,

Nyantakyi

et al. 2024

Review Development Economics

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“…Notwithstanding, scientific studies on the market structure of NTFPs have primarily centred on shea nuts (Garba et al , 2015), harar (Guleria et al , 2017) and baobab pulp (Kaimba et al , 2020), with less known about the market structure of fuelwood. Also, while biomass sources of energy negatively impact health and increase carbon dioxide (Alhasan and Isaac Dasmani, 2019; Kwakwa, 2021; Bannor et al , 2022), renewable energy sources that perform otherwise are expensive, particularly in Africa. Consequently, the former has become a cheaper alternative energy source for most rural and urban areas in developing countries; hence, the existence of a market for fuelwood whose market structure needs to be understood for regularisation.…”

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Market structure and determinants of the pricing of the fuelwood in the Bono region of Ghana

Atinga

Bannor

Sarfo

2023

IJESM

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Purpose This study aims to examine the market structure and the factors influencing the price of fuelwood in the Dormaa Municipal in the Bono region of Ghana. Design/methodology/approach A total of 200 fuelwood harvesters, 20 wholesalers and 20 retailers were sampled by using probability and non-probability sampling methods. Gini coefficient was used to analyse the market structure, whereas quantile regression was used to analyse the factors influencing the pricing of fuelwood. Findings The study results indicated that the fuelwood harvesters’ market is less concentrated, with a Gini coefficient of 0.22, likewise the fuelwood intermediaries’ market, with Gini coefficients of 0.22 and 0.32 for wholesalers and retailers, respectively. The price of fuelwood decreased when sold through the retailer and wholesaler outlets, but the price increased when sold via the end-user outlet. Less smoky fuelwood species attracted higher prices, whereas easy-to-light fuelwood species were sold at lower prices. Furthermore, fuelwood from Perpewa (Celtis zenkeri) and Acacia (Senna siamea) species received the highest prices in the market. It is recommended that fuelwood harvesters establish woodlots with acacia (Senna siamea), especially and Perpewa (Celtis zenkeri), both of which emit less smoke and have high calorific value with fast rotation period. This will ensure fuelwood availability and offer better prices to the harvesters, as such species command high prices in the market. Originality/value There is paucity or near unavailability of literature on the market structure and the influence of the hedonic attributes on different quartile prices of fuelwood; the result of this study provides the foundational springboard for future studies on fuelwood marketing.

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Energy security indicators for sustainable energy development: Application to electricity sector in the context of state economic decisions

Karpavicius,

Balezentis,

Streimikiene

2024

Sustainable Development

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This paper discusses the interlinkages between energy security indicators and government economic interventions in the electricity sector. The research was carried out using a systematic literature review and comparative analysis and was mainly based on qualitative criteria. Following a literature review and data analysis, the paper identifies 65 energy security indicators (from over 300 possible indicators) that are relevant for the electricity sector. The work also highlights the indicators of energy security on which the state's economic decisions have a direct and indirect effect. This is the basis of the scientific novelty and relevance of this study. The paper highlights the role of public economic policy in the domain of energy security (including energy supply, reliability and affordability). This research helps to show how different parts of energy safety in the electricity field are connected. It shows how government economic choices can have both direct and indirect effects on energy outcomes, helping us understand the complex ways policies and energy results relate to each other. The paper argues that state interventions in areas such as public support for promotion of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency gains, and energy price regulation exert a significant effect on energy security in the electricity sector. The paper also examines the theoretical issues underpinning the definition, dimensions and assessment of energy security. Possible trade‐offs between economic growth and energy security are discussed drawing attention to the importance of a balanced approach to formulation of economic policy. The study also argues that state economic decisions play a crucial role in shaping energy security in the electricity sector and stresses the topicality of a better ability to fathom the potential outcomes of these decisions. The comprehensive analysis of 65 energy security indicators presented in this paper gives valuable insights for both analysts and decision makers. The analysis confirms the importance of a nuanced approach in measuring and combining these indicators into policymaking (for governments, industry leaders, scientists, researchers, NGOs) to enhance the overall effectiveness and sustainability of energy security policies in the electricity sector. The findings suggest that policies promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency and diversification are key to achieving a stable and sustainable electricity supply, urging further research incorporating dynamic models and data analytics for comprehensive energy security strategies.

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Unwrapping the nexus between the off-grid system and its impact on the islands and remote villages of Ghana

Cited by 6 publications

References 44 publications

The effect of mini‐grid rural electrification on urbanization: Evidence from the pilot mini‐grid systems in Ghana

The effect of mini‐grid rural electrification on urbanization: Evidence from the pilot mini‐grid systems in Ghana

Market structure and determinants of the pricing of the fuelwood in the Bono region of Ghana

Energy security indicators for sustainable energy development: Application to electricity sector in the context of state economic decisions

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