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What are the energy supply and demand sectors in Ghana?

The Energy Supply Sector of Ghana is thus: Biomass, Petroleum and Power (Electricity), whilst the Energy Demand sectors of the economy are the Residential, Commercial & Services, Agricultural & Fisheries, Transport and Industries(Figure A).

What does the new government mean for Ghana's energy sector?

New Ministry of Energy & Green Transition The new government led by H.E. John Dramani Mahama has signaled a commitment to greening the national grid by expanding the scope of the Energy Ministry to include the Green Transition in its portfolio. This marks an important policy shift towards greening Ghana’s energy sector.

What is Ghana's Energy Strategy?

Ghana's energy strategy focuses on renewable energies as the key to a sustainable, affordable and independent energy supply in their energy mix. The strategy aims for an increase of at least 10% in renewable energy and modern biomass in the national generation mix by 2020.

Could wind power be a viable energy source for Ghana?

Wind energy also holds untapped potential, particularly along Ghana’s coastal regions, where wind speeds are favorable for electricity generation. Integrating wind power, solar, and battery storage solutions to complement the thermal plants could provide a stable and reliable energy supply for the country.