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Renewable Energy Technologies in Ghana: Opportunities and Threats
J.C. Attachie and C.K. Amuzuvi
Corresponding Author: C.K. Amuzuvi
Submitted: August 30, 2012
Accepted: September 24, 2012
Published: June 25, 2013 |
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In most developing countries, there is a monopoly of electricity generation, transmission and distribution by some governmental agencies, resulting in little or no access to electricity in rural communities where a larger proportion of the population resides. A study of Renewable Energy Technologies (RET) in Ghana is presented in this study. The renewable energy technology discussed is based on solar Photovoltaics (PV). This study addresses some of the vital factors that have prevented the growth of a viable market for RETs using solar PV as a typical example. Adverse policy environment and lack of financing are cited as the main barriers to be surmounted. Recommendations are made for government and all stakeholders to engage the private sector to give the RET industries a boost. The injection of an electrification fund is proposed to support grid extension to areas of proven economic potential using RET.
Key words: Photovoltaic cell, policy environment, renewable energy technology, , , ,
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J.C. Attachie and C.K. Amuzuvi, . Renewable Energy Technologies in Ghana: Opportunities and Threats. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, (05): 776-782.
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ISSN (Online): 2040-7467
ISSN (Print): 2040-7459 |
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