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

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作者：
Linda Opoku
Adjei Gyamfi Gyimah
Bismark Addai
机构：
[1] Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology,Department of Geography and Rural Development
[2] Career Spring Institute,Consulting and Training Department
[3] Changsha University of Science and Technology,School of Economics and Management
来源：
Environmental Science and Pollution Research | 2022年 / 29卷
关键词：
Waste-to-energy technology; Renewable energy; Solid waste combustion; Waste management;
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摘要：
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.
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页码：58011 / 58021
页数：10
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