By Emmanuel Gamson
Takoradi, Jan. 8, GNA – Dr Patrick Ekye Kwesie, a Petroleum Management Expert, has proposed the need for stakeholders in the energy sector to adopt the use of residual heat technology to enhance energy efficiency in the country.
This innovative approach, he said, would help to optimise energy production, while significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions from thermal plants in Ghana.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Dr Kwesie said Ghana, like many developing nations, relied heavily on thermal power plants to meet its growing energy demands.
However, these facilities often operated at suboptimal efficiency, leading to excessive fuel consumption and increased greenhouse gas emissions, he added.
According to him, the introduction of residual heat technology presented a viable solution to these challenges by capturing and reusing waste heat generated during the electricity production process, saying “This technology can improve the overall efficiency of thermal plants by 15 to 20 per cent.”
Dr Kwesie said: “Implementing residual heat technology in Ghana’s thermal plants can significantly reduce our carbon footprints, while ensuring a more sustainable energy for the future.”
He stated that the technology highlighted the dual benefits of economic savings and environmental protection, making it an attractive option for policymakers and stakeholders in the energy sector.
“The adoption of this technology could stimulate local job creation in the energy sector, as skilled workers will be needed for installation, maintenance, and operation, because I believe that this aligns with Ghana’s broader goals of fostering economic growth and enhancing energy security and efficiency,” he noted.
He said by embracing such innovations, the country could not only optimise its existing thermal plants but also pave the way for a cleaner and more sustainable energy landscape.
GNA