Economic and geopolitical dimensions of renewable vs. nuclear energy in North Africa

Marktanner, Marcus; Salman, Lana

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2010.12.047

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“…Studies of the political economy of energy criticise expert-led assessments (e.g. Büscher 2009, Pegels 2010, Marktanner and Salman 2011, Khennas 2012). They do not take for granted the social and material context (Büscher 2009).…”

Section: Energy Security and The Political Economy Of Energymentioning

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Energy sovereignty and development planning: the case of Maputo, Mozambique

Broto¹

2017

International Development Planning Review

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Energy sovereignty refers to people's capacity to take decisions about energy planning. It emphasises the role of energy services in everyday life. This refers both to the quality of energy services and the inequalities in service provision. Energy sovereignty supports policy agendas to deliver energy access in local settings. It is an alternative to energy security. Energy security casts energy planning at the national level. In contrast, energy sovereignty brings energy questions close to people's homes. This paper focuses on Chamanculo C, a neighbourhood in Maputo (Mozambique). The analysis illustrates three dimensions of energy sovereignty. First, energy sovereignty emphasises a reciprocal relationship between society and ecosystems. Second, energy sovereignty advocates self-determination in relation to business models and technologies. Third, energy sovereignty promotes participation in decision-making and innovation. Development planning scholars can deliver an innovative research agenda on energy sovereignty. This should be an action-oriented agenda. It should emphasise opportunities to form partnerships and enhance collaboration. It should put social justice at the centre of energy debates.

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Section: Energy Security and The Political Economy Of Energymentioning

confidence: 99%

Energy sovereignty and development planning: the case of Maputo, Mozambique

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2017

International Development Planning Review

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“…The quest to provide sustainable energy through renewable and nuclear energy sources have huge economic implications. There are diverse school of thoughts about both technologies, some of these opinions are: renewable energy has the potential to generate both forward and backward linkages within their host economies; it is also the view of some that nuclear power is a potential source of economic development which can be used to conserve political power of nondemocratic countries [8]. However, in as much as both technologies are viable sources of clean energy, the question is, can the current economic condition in African countries support the development of nuclear energy?…”

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Sustainable energy: Is it nuclear or solar for African Countries? Case study on Ghana

Agyekum

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Hossain

2020

Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments

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Increasing cost of generating energy through conventional sources coupled with environmental pollution concerns has led to the need to find more sustainable, clean and cheaper sources of energy generation. This paper evaluates two forms of energy: nuclear and solar energy for developing countries with a case study on Ghana. The research found out that Ghana like other several other developing countries have the opportunity to reduce their cost of electricity significantly should any of the under studied technologies be deployed. Obtained LCOE for the 20 MW modelled Solar power plant (SPP) in Navrongo ranges between 5.74 and 9.41 ¢/kWh for real discount and annual interest rates ranging between 1 and 25%. LCOEs of 125.53-125.55 $/MWh for discount rates between 3% and 15%, respectively were obtained for the 1200 MW nuclear power plant (NPP) expected to be constructed in Ghana. The research concluded with a suggestion that since the NPP project is capital intensive, development of SPP should be given the needed attention in the short to medium term to help build a resilient economy upon which NPP can be considered in the long term. Some financing models were also suggested for the construction of such capital-intensive projects.

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“…such as construction, transportation, research and service industries (Marktanner and Salman 2011;El-Katiri 2016).…”

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Renewable Energy and Employment: The Experience of Egypt, Jordan and Morocco

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2019

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The King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) is a non-profit global institution dedicated to independent research into energy economics, policy, technology and the environment across all types of energy. KAPSARC's mandate is to advance the understanding of energy challenges and opportunities facing the world today and tomorrow, through unbiased, independent, and high-caliber research for the benefit of society. KAPSARC is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Economic and geopolitical dimensions of renewable vs. nuclear energy in North Africa

Cited by 31 publications

References 11 publications

Energy sovereignty and development planning: the case of Maputo, Mozambique

Energy sovereignty and development planning: the case of Maputo, Mozambique

Sustainable energy: Is it nuclear or solar for African Countries? Case study on Ghana

Renewable Energy and Employment: The Experience of Egypt, Jordan and Morocco

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