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Feasibility analysis of off-grid hybrid energy system for rural electrification in Northern Ghana

Albert K. Awopone · 2021 · Cogent Engineering

Summary. A hybrid energy system combining solar panels, diesel generators, and battery storage offers the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for electrifying off-grid rural areas in northern Ghana. Simulation analysis shows the system produces energy at $0.399 per kilowatt-hour, roughly three times current Ghana rates. However, policy support through fuel cost management and capital subsidies could make this approach economically viable for rural electrification.

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Awopone, A. K.. (2021). Feasibility analysis of off-grid hybrid energy system for rural electrification in Northern Ghana. Cogent Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311916.2021.1981523

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DOI
10.1080/23311916.2021.1981523
Countries
Ghana
Regions
Africa
Categories
energy, policy
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2026-04-28