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Industrial involvement of nuclear power in Ghana: Tackling AGI’s energy trilemma
Industrial involvement of nuclear power in Ghana: Tackling AGI’s energy trilemma 600 419 Nuclear Power Ghana

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) is confronted with a formidable energy trilemma, marked by the urgent necessity for secured and dependable energy, the demand for accessible and cost-effective energy, and the quest for sustainable and clean energy sources. Presently, Ghana heavily relies on hydroelectric power, thermal plants for its electricity needs, a system prone…

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Stakeholder Involvement
Stakeholder Involvement 1024 493 Nuclear Power Ghana

All Ghanaians are/would be affected by the establishment of the nuclear power in one way or another. Their opinions are therefore with regards to going “nuclear” is therefore of utmost importance. Nuclear Power Ghana contracted the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana to assess the extent to which…

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Ghana’s Need for Nuclear Energy
Ghana’s Need for Nuclear Energy 1024 512 Nuclear Power Ghana

Electricity supply in Ghana had been mainly through hydro sources until the late 1990s where the government introduced thermal plants to complement hydro sources. However, demand for electric power in the country has continuously seen a yearly upward increase. Ghana has an installed generation capacity of about 5,043MW with a peak demand of 3,090 MW…

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