What is the national energy policy of Ghana?

XVII Art. Cabinet at its forty-seventh meeting on 25th March, 2023 approved the reviewed National Energy Policy of Ghana which is intended to guide the development and management of Ghana’s energy sector, especially during this era of the global call to transition to clean energy use.

Is nuclear power the next clean baseload option for Ghana?

Nuclear power has the advantage of greater security of supply and non-emission of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs). In Ghana’s quest to improve upon energy security in the future, the energy sector has commenced the necessary steps of incorporating nuclear power as the next clean baseload option for the country.

Are mini-grids a viable option for last-mile electrification in Ghana?

Mini-grids have a long history of electrifying remote communities in developing countries and have emerged as a viable and scalable option for last-mile electrification in Ghana. Renewable energy mini-grids have the unique ability to increase energy access in remote areas while providing high-quality energy to households and businesses.

What is the National Energy Transition framework of Ghana?

This Policy extensively incorporates the implementation of the National Energy Transition Framework of Ghana which guarantees the best fuel supply security through the provision of a cost-efficient diversified energy mix to accelerate socio-economic development and to achieve universal access to electricity by 2024.

Why should Ghana invest in EV charging stations?

The introduction of new technologies such as Modern Renewable Energy, Nuclear Power, Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage, Hydrogen and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations to diversify our energy mix has the potential to create millions of new job opportunities and enable Ghana gain access to the future green trade market.

Can LPG be used as a cooking fuel in Ghana?

A high percentage of the Ghanaian population still uses traditional biomass as cooking fuels and most often with inefficient end-use devices. The adoption of LPG as the preferred cooking fuel and the use of improved cookstoves would go a long way to reduce the negative impact on the environment, and health of women and children.