Ghana's Transition to a Sustainable Low Carbon Economy: A Chequered Political History in the Development of Energy Policy, Law and Governance
Article from: OGEL 3 (2021), in Energy Transition
Abstract
Over the last decade, Ghana has embarked on various policy and legislative initiatives as it attempts a paradigm shift in its power generation to meet the expectations of a growing population and economy and confront energy security concerns. This paper provides the context in which Ghana attempts to reconcile these seemingly conflicting positions as it embarks on efforts to transition in its energy usage from one that substantially relies on hydrocarbons to one based on renewables through the passage of the Renewable Energy Act 2011. It traces the history and development of ...