Ghana power storage

Is Ghana a good place to get electricity?

Thanks to strong government leadership since the 1990s, Ghana had an electricity access rate of 84% in 2018, one of the highest in sub-Saharan Africa. To reach the remaining population, grid densification (58% of the new connections) and stand-alone systems (27%) are the two main least-cost solutions in both scenarios. IEA. Licence: CC BY 4.0

What will Ghana do in 2040?

By 2040, Ghana intends to scale up nuclear power in the electricity generation mix; adopt carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) for electricity generation, Oil and Gas and Industries; introduce sustainable aviation fuel (Biofuel for aviation kerosene), and phase out fossil liquid fuel for electricity generation.

What is Ghana's Electricity conundrum?

Understanding Ghana’s electricity conundrum requires a look at past policies. In less than a decade following independence in 1957, the country could boast of having one of the continent’s largest dams and hydroelectric projects, the Akosombo and Volta River Project. Political upheaval in the following decades destroyed the vision of progress.

Should Ghana stop reliance on imports?

Taking action to arrest (and reverse) declining oil output would reduce Ghana’s reliance on imports to meet its growing future demand while a renewed push on developing domestic natural gas resources would help Ghana meet its accelerating industrial power needs.

Could Ghana be a hub for foreign investment & tourism?

Ghana is frequently touted as a hub for foreign investment and tourism. Neither of these can flourish without energy. Secondly, it could prompt Ghanaians to leave the country and discourage people in the diaspora from returning. Understanding Ghana’s electricity conundrum requires a look at past policies.