What is the main goal of utilizing solar energy in Ghana?

The study examined the solar energy resources in Ghana and how this huge potential can be utilized to grow and modernize the Ghanaian economy in order to decrease the high prevalence of poverty.

Is Ghana a good place for solar energy investment?

Ghana has a good potential for both concentrating and non-concentrating solar technologies. 50–100 MW solar energy potential are still untapped in Ghana, requiring an investment of US $100–150 million.

Can solar energy help reduce poverty in Ghana?

The study examined how the huge solar energy potential in Ghana can be utilized to grow and modernize the Ghanaian economy in order to decrease the high prevalence of poverty.

How can Ghana meet its energy demands?

This emphasized the fact that for Ghana to meet its energy demands, more of its energy consumption potentials should be shifted towards renewable energy such as solar energy to achieve economic development and increase its GDP.

How much energy does Ghana use?

The National Energy Statistical Department of Ghana's (2020) report demonstrated that Ghana mostly depended on bioenergy (36%) from 2000 to 2011, as well as fossil fuel. More so, in 2020, Ghana accounted for approximately 36% of the energy consumption. Oil and natural gas come in second and third, in the market share with 34% and 25%, respectively.

What is Ghana's Energy Policy?

By this, Government policy is aimed at increasing the generation of energy through renewable energy by at least 70% by 2020 (National Energy Statistics of Ghana 2020). Fig. 10 shows an annual average of energy imported and exported in Ghana.