https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/04/ghana-lng-imports-fossil-fuel-debt

[this is nuts; everything the average #Ghanaian needs to get done with #LNG-power generation could be done with the ample free energy pouring down upon them in abundance -- John Gakpo can mill his corn to make #kenkey#Ghana’s staple -- at a fraction of the #truecost of his #fossilfuel power.]

Ghana is heavily relying on gas to meet its growing power needs. Gas generates half of its electricity, while less than 1% comes from solar.

Will Ghana’s gas gamble perpetuate a cycle of fossil-fuel related debt?

West African country is enduring hard times – and critics say plan to import liquefied natural gas will only make things worse

The Guardian