Harnessing waste-to-energy potential in developing countries: a case study of rural Ghana

This study examines factors that define a suitable waste-to-energy (WTE) technology and identifies an appropriate WTE technology that can be deployed to improve waste management in rural areas. Observations, questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data from waste management experts at Atw...

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Published in:Environmental science and pollution research international 2022-08, Vol.29 (38), p.58011-58021
Main Authors: Opoku, Linda, Gyimah, Adjei Gyamfi, Addai, Bismark
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alternative energy
Aquatic Pollution
Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution
Case studies
Developing countries
Earth and Environmental Science
Ecotoxicology
Environment
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Health
Environmental science
Landfill
Landfill gas
Landfills
LDCs
Paris Agreement
Raw materials
Renewable resources
Research Article
Rural areas
Sustainable development
Technology
Waste disposal sites
Waste management
Waste to energy
Waste Water Technology
Water Management
Water Pollution Control
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Summary:This study examines factors that define a suitable waste-to-energy (WTE) technology and identifies an appropriate WTE technology that can be deployed to improve waste management in rural areas. Observations, questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data from waste management experts at Atwima Kwanwoma District and the residents in Kwanwoma township in Ghana. This study established that the following major factors define a suitable WTE technology for the Kwanwoma township: the initial capital or set-up costs, feedstock type, required plant size, and required input volume. The study also revealed that sanitary landfill with gas capture is the most suitable WTE technology for the Kwanwoma township based on the least set-up costs and scalability. The study provides the next steps for government action on WTE technology at the township, district, and national levels.
ISSN:0944-1344
1614-7499
DOI:10.1007/s11356-022-19654-5