4 FAQs about Ghana solar container prospects

Should Ghana invest in solar energy?

In recent years, the repercussions of climate change have heightened the need to adopt cleaner energy sources such as solar. Ghana has attempted investments in solar energy for obvious advantages such as ensuring energy security, cost advantage and expansion of rural electrification.

Is solar a viable energy alternative for Ghanaians?

The idea that solar has less-to-no on-going maintenance cost apart from other advantages such as its portative nature and efficiency makes it a worthy energy alternative for Ghanaians. Public private partnerships (PPP) have formed the backbone to many major solar projects in Ghana.

Why is solar energy so popular in Ghana?

Traditionally, the widespread of solar was partly stalled due to its expensive nature, but these days, prices have been fairly reduced as a result of the expansion of the technology and production capacity. This has increased the appetite for solar energy to augment existing power options especially in remote and off-grid areas in Ghana.

What are the challenges facing solar development in Ghana?

PPP in Ghana's is marred with fundamental issues such as accountability, transparency, land litigations, inadequate legislations and politicisation of PPPs. These identified challenges have impeded solar development in Ghana.

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