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.

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.

How much does charcoal cost in Ghana?

Average prices of charcoal in the Ghana rose from GH¢9 per mini bag and GH¢15 per maxi bag in 2011 to GH¢11 per mini bag and GH¢18 per maxi bag in 2012. Regions with the high price of charcoal in 2012 were Western and Central. Regions with the low price were Northern, Brong-Ahafo, and Ashanti.

How much does electricity cost in Ghana?

Electricity prices in Ghana are relatively high compared to other countries in the ECOWAS region. End-user tariff after the load shedding in 2007 averaged 12.6 UScent/kilowatt-hour (kWh) whilst the end-user tariff from 2013 to 2020 averaged 15.8 UScent/kWh.

Does Ghana have universal access to electricity?

The Ghana energy sector has initiated the universal access to electricity since 1988 known as the National Electrification Scheme (NES) at a time when access to electricity by the whole population was 33% (International Energy Agency, 2014 ).

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.