Energy Economics and Energy Policyhttp://repository.pauwes-cop.net/handle/1/2852024-03-28T22:02:55Z2024-03-28T22:02:55ZIntegrating sustainable energies into local government plans in GhanaAkrofi, MarkAkanbang, Bernardhttp://repository.pauwes-cop.net/handle/1/4402021-05-18T02:00:15Z2021-05-01T00:00:00ZIntegrating sustainable energies into local government plans in Ghana
Akrofi, Mark; Akanbang, Bernard
Despite significant efforts to mainstream sustainable energies into national policies, the extent to which such energies are integrated into local government plans in Ghana remains unclear. This study explored the status and factors affecting the integration of sustainable energies in local level planning using the Wa Municipality in the Upper West Region as a case study. Key informant interviews were held with four heads of departments alongside a content analysis of eight policy and planning documents using ATLAS.ti software. The scope of the study covered the 2010–2013 and 2014–2017 development plans prepared by the Municipality and was conducted between May and July 2019. We found that energy-related projects constituted only 1.4% and 1.1% of all the projects found in the 2010–2013 and 2014–2017 MTPs of the Municipality, respectively. The focus on energy in the plans was on increasing electricity access through grid extension, with little attention to off-grid applications and alternative energy sources. We conclude that low priority is given to sustainable energy issues in the local government plans, and this situation is partly attributed to the fact that planning guidelines and national policy frameworks did not explicitly outline strategies for integrating sustainable energies into local government plans. Hence, provisions in national policy frameworks and national guidelines for local development planning significantly affects the integration of sustainable energies at the local government level. We recommend that the National Development Planning Commission should incorporate explicit provisions for integrating sustainable energies into the district/local planning guidelines.
2021-05-01T00:00:00ZValuation of CO2 Emissions Reduction from Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects in Africa: A Case Study of Burkina FasoNono Seutche, Rice VerouskaSawadogo, MarieNkamleu Ngassam, Firminhttp://repository.pauwes-cop.net/handle/1/4302021-04-28T02:00:18Z2021-04-20T00:00:00ZValuation of CO2 Emissions Reduction from Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects in Africa: A Case Study of Burkina Faso
Nono Seutche, Rice Verouska; Sawadogo, Marie; Nkamleu Ngassam, Firmin
Burkina Faso like many other African countries hosts many renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) projects that are not registered to the clean development mechanism (CDM), but which could represent potential CDM opportunities. This study seeks to determine these projects’ impact on the level of CO2 emissions in the country, and to determine their CDM potential by quantifying their carbon emissions reduction, using approved CDM methodologies adapted to the projects. 21 RE projects and 7 EE projects were considered, and all proven to be additional. Results revealed that, 68709.424 MWh and 9430.446MWh were saved and displaced by the EE and RE projects respectively annually, accounting for 48157.668 tCO2e emissions reduced annually. This accounts for a 63.12% emissions reduction from the baseline scenario and represents a huge potential for the CDM, ready to be harnessed. The total amount of emissions reduced could generate about 48157.668 Certified Emissions Reduction (CERs) yearly. Considering a carbon price of $10/tCO2e and a 10-year fixed crediting period starting from 2020 would imply a total revenue of $4815766.8 in 2030 from the CERs , which will increase the sector’s attractiveness to investors. Policies promoting the registration of these projects to the CDM are essential to boost the development of more of such projects in the country/ region, which will benefit from the sustainable development the CDM offers, while contributing to the achievement of its Intended Nationally Determined Contributions.
2021-04-20T00:00:00ZBusiness Models and Innovativeness of Potential Renewable Energy Projects in AfricaBudzianowskia;, Wojciech M.Nantongo, IreneBamutura, CleusRwema, MichelLyambai, MartinAbimana, ColetteAkumu, Eric OtienoAlokore, YunusBabalola, Samuel OlatundeGachuri, Amon Kevin KiratheDiabb, Mahmoud S. HefneyItuze, GemmaKiprono, HillaryKouakou, Gnamien C.Kukeera, TonnyMegne, Waffo B.Muceka, RolexMugumya, AndrewSow, Salifhttp://repository.pauwes-cop.net/handle/1/1862020-01-28T13:13:15Z2018-02-08T00:00:00ZBusiness Models and Innovativeness of Potential Renewable Energy Projects in Africa
Budzianowskia;, Wojciech M.; Nantongo, Irene; Bamutura, Cleus; Rwema, Michel; Lyambai, Martin; Abimana, Colette; Akumu, Eric Otieno; Alokore, Yunus; Babalola, Samuel Olatunde; Gachuri, Amon Kevin Kirathe; Diabb, Mahmoud S. Hefney; Ituze, Gemma; Kiprono, Hillary; Kouakou, Gnamien C.; Kukeera, Tonny; Megne, Waffo B.; Muceka, Rolex; Mugumya, Andrew; Sow, Salif
This study provides an overview of potential renewable energy (RE) projects for Africa. Pan African University master students were asked by their lecturer to characterize African projects they had in minds in uniform tables. Items of the project investment plan include project synopsis, the sponsors, market analysis and strategy, project scope, regulation and environmental information, project costs, financial projections, business model, and project innovativeness. Students' RE projects are assessed with emphasis put on employed business models and project innovativeness. Criticalities for the implementation of these projects are discussed in African contexts providing outlook for future investment opportunities in the African continent. The work provides insights from the local students' perspective for the various stakeholders interested in RE project investments in Africa. Useful suggestions formulated directly by young Africans are presented which may contribute to improved risks management when these or other potential RE projects will be deployed. Inputs from local people on how they understand the process of implementing RE projects in Africa might be interesting for investors seeking information about suitable ways for RE project deployment. Students characterize local contexts and identify numerous barriers for deployment of RE systems in Africa. Overall, this study explains the potential lying in renewable energy harvesting in Africa, seeks to emphasize major barriers for implementation of RE projects as well as investigates investment opportunities to implement economically feasible RE projects for cleaner and climate friendly energy future of this continent.
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