The role of biomass gasification in rural electrification in Ghana
Ocquaye, Gideon (2012)
Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu
2012
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2012100514203
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2012100514203
Tiivistelmä
Through the years biomass gasification has indeed emerged potentially as a tech-nology choice for rural electrification for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) due to the potential of biomass resources in the sub region. Ghana in particular generates and produces in excess biomass materials, such as cocoa, palm kernel, and sugar, which could be sufficiently harnessed into electricity to improve productivity level in the rural areas.
The purpose of the thesis was to analyze biomass gasification technology and its potential, specific barriers, and appropriate policies to promote such technology and finally how it can improve rural electrification in Ghana.
The study employs literature review, and shows that regulatory framework, na-tional support for R&D, education and information, community participation and financial incentives are factors that can promote biomass gasification for rural electrification in Ghana.
The purpose of the thesis was to analyze biomass gasification technology and its potential, specific barriers, and appropriate policies to promote such technology and finally how it can improve rural electrification in Ghana.
The study employs literature review, and shows that regulatory framework, na-tional support for R&D, education and information, community participation and financial incentives are factors that can promote biomass gasification for rural electrification in Ghana.