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The conversation about economic development in Ghana is co-evolving with sustainability, technological innovation, and energy security through Nuclear Power.
To maximise Nuclear Power in Ghana, the economic opportunities that lie ahead require a new and deep strategic focus, especially with the emergence of new SMR technologies. Cogeneration allows SMR technology to be deployed to produce hydrogen, water, salt, and heating beyond electricity. In the short to medium term, electricity demand appears to be the key concern in Ghana as driven by population increase and economic growth scenarios. In the longer term, however, the spotlight could shift to the potential of hydrogen as an alternative source of energy.
What are the prospects of nuclear hydrogen in Ghana? What factors may drive these scenarios? What could be the potential contribution to the Ghanaian economy? What recommendations can structure or formalise the future hydrogen economy in Ghana?
This paper attempts an analysis of a hydrogen economy in Ghanaian context. It uses a systems approach to synthesise critical elements that require consideration as Ghana transitions into a hydrogen economy, especially with the emergence of SMRs. The analysis will present a ‘phased framework’ which could inform policy from several perspectives: technical, social, regulatory, and economic.
| Country OR International Organization | Ghana |
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| Email address | festus.quansah@gaec.gov.gh |
| Confirm that the work is original and has not been published anywhere else | YES |
