Is solar PV a viable solution for peri-urban areas in Ghana?

Hence, solar PV system is technically and economically feasible for electricity and water supply for single households in newly developing high-income peri-urban areas in Ghana and other developing countries with similar socio-economic and climatic conditions.

What is the access to electricity in Ghana?

Although the access to electricity in Ghana was over 87% for urban households and urban water coverage stood at 76% , there are disparities between the urban centres and the newly developing peri-urban areas.

Where can PV modules be produced in Africa?

Already, there are several local and international players with African plants for the production and assembling of PV modules (e.g., in Algeria, Mozambique, South Africa, Tunisia and Kenya).21 In addition to the price reduction of the final product as

Are small PV systems a viable option for single households?

Small PV systems for single households can now provide basic electricity services at a cost similar to or even lower than existing energy expenditure, and hundreds of thousands of people have already purchased such systems (UNDP and GEF, 2004). Yet the of-grid SHS markets in Africa are still relatively small (Table 4).

How much does a PV module cost?

The PV module costs span a significant range but cluster around USD 1.2 and USD 1.9/W. Battery costs show a significantly larger variation in installed costs; however it is the balance of all other system costs that show the largest variation.