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Incorporating Small Modular Reactors with Solar and Wind for Ghana's Sustainable Energy Transition Beyond Conventional Nuclear Power Ambition Post-COP28

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20m
Vienna

Vienna

Oral Track 13: SMRs in Energy Planning for Climate Change Mitigation

Speaker

Mr Mark Amoah Nyasapoh (Nuclear Power Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) & Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, School of Energy, University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR))

Description

Purpose: The paper explores integrating Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) with solar and wind energy as an alternative to conventional/traditional nuclear power plants/reactors for Ghana's sustainable energy transition post-COP28.
Methods: The study employed a quantitative analysis to evaluate the effects of combining SMRs with solar and wind energy in Ghana's energy landscape using HOMER and the IAEA MESSAGE tool.
Findings: The paper offers increased adaptability and expandability in fulfilling the nation's energy requirements. Thus, Ghana has a good chance to attain a sustainable energy mix by integrating SMRs with wind and solar power. Furthermore, this strategy lowers greenhouse gas emissions and the reliance on fossil fuels while improving energy security, grid stability, and resilience.
Research Limitation/Implications: This study concentrates on the technical planning and elements of combining solar and wind energy with SMRs in Ghana. Hence, emphasis on the need for additional research on public acceptance, regulatory frameworks, and socio-political factors that affect adoption.
Practical Implication: To speed up Ghana's energy transition after COP28, the study’s findings highlight the significance of investing in integrated energy infrastructure that combines SMRs with solar and wind energy. Such an infrastructure has the potential to improve energy security, promote sustainable development, and mitigate climate change.

Country OR International Organization Nuclear Power Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC)
Email address mark.nyasapoh@gaec.gov.gh / markamoah51@gmail.com
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Author

Mr Mark Amoah Nyasapoh (Nuclear Power Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) & Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, School of Energy, University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR))

Co-authors

Dr Archibold Buah-Kwofie (Nuclear Power Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC)) Dr Felix Ohene-Fobih Ameyaw (Nuclear Power Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC)) Prof. Hossam A. Gabbar (Smart Energy Systems Lab (SESL), and Advanced Plasma Engineering Lab (APEL) Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, and Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Ontario Tech University, Canada) Mr Joshua Gbinu (Nuclear Power Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC)) Prof. Nana Sarfo Agyemang Derkyi (Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, School of Energy, University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR)) Prof. Seth Kofi Debrah (Nuclear Power Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) & School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, University of Ghana – Legon) Prof. samuel Gyamfi (University of Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, School of Energy, University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR)nergy and Natural Resources)

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