CEESD | Ghana – February 10, 2012
By Centre for Energy, Environment & Sustainable Development
Woodfuels continue to play a very significant role in Ghana’s energy mix. Woodfuels constitute nearly 60% of the primary energy demand making it the most sought after fuel in the country at the moment. Woodfuels constitute about 80% of the energy demand for cooking. In rural areas the demand for woodfuels can be as high as 90% in some cases. Though government efforts are jeered towards reducing the percentage of woodfuels consumption in the country,