Advancing Rural Electrification in Ghana: Sustainable Solutions and Emerging Trends in Solar Energy Utilization

Jones Lewis Arthur (), Michael Gameli Dziwornu, Paweł Czapliński, Tomasz Rachwał and Hope Kwame Fiagbor
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Jones Lewis Arthur: Department of General Agriculture, Faculty of Applied Science and Technology, Sunyani Technical University (STU), Sunyani P.O.Box 206, Ghana
Michael Gameli Dziwornu: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Institute of Scientific and Technological Information, Accra, Ghana
Paweł Czapliński: Institute of Spatial Management and Socio-Economic Geography, University of Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
Tomasz Rachwał: Department of International Trade, Institute of Economics, Krakow University of Economics, Kraków, Poland
Hope Kwame Fiagbor: Institute of Distance Learning, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 14, 1-18

Abstract: This study examines the integration and sustainability of solar energy technologies as a tool for rural electrification in Ghana, using the Lofetsume community as a case study. Persistent electricity access deficits in rural areas, coupled with unreliable grid systems and high energy costs, underscore the need for alternative energy solutions. Through semi-structured interviews and surveys, the study explores community perspectives and expert views on the viability of solar energy in rural Ghana. Findings reveal strong grassroots support for solar energy due to its reliability and environmental benefits, despite barriers such as high upfront installation costs and maintenance challenges. The study recommends multi-stakeholder partnerships, innovative financing models, and capacity-building initiatives to enhance solar energy adoption. By prioritizing solar energy technologies, the government, private sector, and local communities can collaborate to develop sustainable and affordable electrification solutions, ultimately improving living standards in remote areas and contributing to Ghana’s broader energy sustainability goals.

Keywords: Ghana; renewable energy solutions; rural electrification; solar energy technologies; sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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