Examining Awareness and Usage of Renewable Energy Technologies in Non-electrified Farming Communities in the Eastern Region of Ghana

T. A. Asiamah (), G. Tettey, D. B. Boyetey and R. T. Djimajor
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T. A. Asiamah: University of Environment and Sustainable Development
G. Tettey: Bui Power Authority
D. B. Boyetey: University of Environment and Sustainable Development
R. T. Djimajor: Eastern Regional Office

A chapter in Sustainable Education and Development – Sustainable Industrialization and Innovation, 2023, pp 14-27 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Purpose. This paper examines the level of awareness and usage of various renewable energy technologies among rural farming communities in the Eastern Region of Ghana, that are not connected to the national electricity grid. It further constructs an awareness index and examines the correlates of awareness of renewable energy technologies. Design/Methodology/Approach. A mixed method approach is employed in this study. A total of 214 respondents were interviewed. Six in-depth interviews and 4 focus group discussions were carried out. The study employed Principal Component Analysis and Chi-square Analysis in the estimations while Content Analysis was employed in the qualitative aspects. Five districts of the Eastern Region that were connected to the national grid were purosively sampled for the study. Findings. Preliminary findings indicate that awareness and usage of renewable energy resources is highly skewed to solar energy. The correlates of awareness include marital status, education and number of children. Implications/Research Limitation. The study has implications for the dissemination of knowledge on various renewable energy technologies. It also directs policy on achievement of energy security and SDG 7. Practical Implication. The study has implications for the marketing and scaling up of various renewable energy technologies to non-electrified communities. Social Implication. The study has implications for the Government’s commitment on renewable energy technology use in non-electrified communities. Originality/Value. This study contributes to the literature on renewable energy and energy security. It also provides empirical evidence on the correlates of awareness and provides policy guidance on the supply of renewable energy technologies to meet the energy needs of non-electrified farming communities.

Keywords: Renewable energy; Renewable energy technology; Energy security; Renewable energy awareness index; Ghana (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-25998-2_2

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