Solar energy policy implementation in Ghana: A LEAP model analysis

Amo-Aidoo, Araba; Kumi, Ebenezer Nyarko; Hensel, Oliver; Korese, Joseph Kudadam; Sturm, Barbara

doi:10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01162

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“…In addition to these, alternative approaches have been proposed, such as SF-AHP [21], SFCMM [22], SWOT-FAHP [23], AHP-FTOPSIS [24], and AHP-FTOPSIS [25]. SE research in Africa has been conducted in countries such as Nigeria [26], Cameroon [27], Ghana [28], Ethiopia [29], Kenya [30], Tanzania [31], and Morrocco [32], accompanied by an extensive study spanning various regions [33][34][35][36][37][38][39]. Despite these efforts, a limited number of researchers have established connections between SE and SDGs in the African context, with references to this linkage found in works by Adenle [12], among others [12,40,41].…”

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Assessment of Solar Energy Technologies in Meeting the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals Under an Interval-Valued Fermatean Fuzzy Environment

Bouraima,

Ibrahim,

Qiu

et al. 2024

J. Oper. Intell.

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Renewable energy sources, particularly solar energy, play a vital role in achieving the 2030 agenda and sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Africa. While not explicitly addressed in the millennium development goals (MDGs), renewable energy, including solar energy technologies, indirectly contributed to MDGs targets in Africa. Nevertheless, the absence of quantifiable assessments regarding the impacts of solar energy technologies, potentially attributed to limited implementation in the developing world, motivates this paper to evaluate their potential impact in Africa. The analysis, based on a two-level criteria framework and utilizing the interval-valued Fermatean fuzzy analytical hierarchy process methodology, identifies the top three potential impacts as the reduction of CO2 emissions, monetary savings, and the diminishment of air pollution.

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Assessment of Solar Energy Technologies in Meeting the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals Under an Interval-Valued Fermatean Fuzzy Environment

Bouraima,

Ibrahim,

Qiu

et al. 2024

J. Oper. Intell.

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“…The LEAP model covers energy consumption activities in both the energy conversion sector and the energy end-use sector (Du et al, 2022). When studying energy consumption and climate change, the LEAP model can also be used to explore national and regional energy policy planning and to determine the possible impacts of the implementation of different policies through modeling (Huang et al, 2011;Amo-Aidoo et al, 2022). For example, Nasir et al (2021) projected the electrical demand in Pakistan's largest province, Punjab, from 2019 to 2050 using the LEAP system and provided recommendations for emission reductions; Hong et al (2016) analyzed the level of contribution of the South Korean transport sector to the national GHG emission reduction target using the LEAP model; Emodi et al (2017) used the LEAP model to explore the future energy demand, supply, and associated GHG emissions in Nigeria from 2010 to 2040; and Shahid et al (2021) and Mirjat et al (2018) utilized LEAP to model Pakistan's electrical system from 2016 to 2040 (2021) and from 2015 to 2050 (2018).…”

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Simulation of fishery energy consumption and carbon emissions in Zhoushan City based on the long-range energy alternatives planning system model

Xu,

Gui,

Zhao

2024

Front. Energy Res.

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To understand the current situation and development trend of energy consumption and carbon emissions in the fishery industry, a Long-Range Energy Alternatives Planning System (LEAP)-fishery model for Zhoushan City was constructed, and the trends of energy consumption and carbon emissions in the Zhoushan City fishery industry were analyzed under the business-as-usual scenario, the low-carbon scenario, and the strengthened low-carbon scenario. The results show that under the business-as-usual scenario, the future energy consumption of Zhoushan City’s fisheries in general shows an increasing trend, and the composition of energy consumption in all scenarios is primarily dominated by fossil energy, with diesel and coal predominating. In terms of the structure of end-use energy consumption, fishing vessels and aquaculture consume the most energy, with energy consumption exceeding 30% of total energy consumption in all scenarios. In terms of the emission reduction contribution rate, which the promotion of clean energy generation, the improvement of energy efficiency, and the reduction of aquaculture production play key roles in the low-carbon development of the fishery industry. From an economic perspective, carbon reduction measures such as reduction of aquaculture production and increased efficiency of energy delivery would have significant economic benefits, but these measures have limitations. Finally, suggestions are made to optimize the energy structure, improve the implementation of energy intensity and total energy control, and strengthen public awareness of energy conservation to reduce carbon emissions from the fishery industry, thus making the research in this paper relevant to real-world situations.

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“…As one type of renewable energy source, solar energy, compared to traditional fossil fuel energy sources, has the advantages of abundant potential, high power generation efficiency and low carbon emissions and is friendly toward the climate while meeting energy demand, thus playing an important role in the economic and social development of a country (Karayel et al, 2022). Due to the high upfront construction costs of solar energy for utilization and maintenance and the spillover effects of expertise in the renewable energy sector requiring substantial financial support, significant financial support is needed on an ongoing basis to make solar technologies competitive in the international market (Amo-Aidoo et al, 2022;Yasmeen et al, 2022). In addition, factors such as international climate change and surging energy demand are negatively impacting the economic effect of solar technologies, and thus, the level of innovation in solar technologies needs to be urgently increased.…”

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The impact of solar energy investment in multilateral development banks on technological innovation: Evidence from a multi-period DID method

Sun

Cai

et al. 2023

Front. Energy Res.

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Solar energy technology innovation plays a crucial role in achieving green and sustainable development and a low-carbon economy. The literature focuses on the economic and environmental effects of solar energy but ignores the role of solar energy investment in multilateral development banks (MDBs) on technological innovation. Using the panel data of 37 countries, including OECD countries and China, from 2006 to 2019, we adopt a multi-period DID model to empirically analyze the impact of solar energy investment in MDBs on technological innovation. The results show that solar energy investment in MDBs can significantly promote technological innovation, with the conclusion still being valid after conducting a series of robustness tests. The heterogeneity results indicate that the promoting effect of solar energy investment in MDBs on technological innovation is more significant in regions with higher human capital and higher innovation ability. The findings of this paper can be a useful addition to the literature on solar energy and technological innovation and serve as a useful reference for countries around the world as they accelerate solar energy investment and promote technological innovation.

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Solar energy policy implementation in Ghana: A LEAP model analysis

Cited by 20 publications

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Assessment of Solar Energy Technologies in Meeting the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals Under an Interval-Valued Fermatean Fuzzy Environment

Assessment of Solar Energy Technologies in Meeting the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals Under an Interval-Valued Fermatean Fuzzy Environment

Simulation of fishery energy consumption and carbon emissions in Zhoushan City based on the long-range energy alternatives planning system model

The impact of solar energy investment in multilateral development banks on technological innovation: Evidence from a multi-period DID method

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