Ghana's Energy Sector Policies, Analysis With Facts And Future Projection With Machine Learning

Ghana has made significant strides in diversifying its energy mix by integrating solar energy to improve energy security, reduce carbon emissions and counter the ever growing energy sector debt!  Read about Ghana's energy sector debt The enactment of the Renewable Energy Act 2011 (Act 832) and subsequent policy interventions have played a pivotal role in shaping the solar energy landscape. In this article we will explore Ghana’s solar energy progress, the projects implemented, and their contributions to the national electricity grid. Ghana is endowed with abundant solar energy resources due to its geographic location. With an average solar irradiation of 4-6 kWh/m²/day , the country has great potential for harnessing solar power. The government and private sector have initiated multiple projects to increase solar energy’s contribution to the overall electricity generation mix. Solar irradiation refers to the amount of solar energy that reaches a unit area over a period of time. T...