Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Methodological Evaluation of Off-Grid Communities Systems in Ghana Using Difference-in-Differences for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Yaw Afari, Water Research Institute (WRI) Yirenkyi Asare, University of Ghana, Legon
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18859919
Published: May 12, 2007

Abstract

Off-grid communities in Ghana are increasingly adopting solar power systems to meet their energy needs, particularly in rural and remote areas where grid electricity is scarce or non-existent. A Difference-in-Differences approach will be employed, leveraging pre- and post-intervention data from selected communities. Statistical analysis will include robust standard errors for inference. The DiD model reveals that solar power systems have reduced energy costs by approximately 40% in the evaluated off-grid communities. The study concludes that off-grid solar power is cost-effective and beneficial for reducing energy expenses in Ghanaian communities, offering a viable alternative to grid electricity. Policy makers should consider incentivizing the adoption of off-grid solar systems through subsidies or other financial mechanisms to further enhance their impact. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Yaw Afari, Yirenkyi Asare (2007). Methodological Evaluation of Off-Grid Communities Systems in Ghana Using Difference-in-Differences for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. African Energy Law Journal (Law/Energy/Policy crossover), Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18859919

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Sub-SaharanAfricanSolarPovertyAlleviationDifference-In-DifferencesEnergyAccessEconomicEvaluation

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