Fueling homes and lighting lives: understanding household energy decisions in off-grid rural Ghana

Dickson Boateng, Julian Bloomer, John Morrissey · 2025 · Energy Research & Social Science

Summary. Off-grid rural households in Ghana adopt energy sources based on cost, reliability, and knowledge—not just technology availability. The study reveals that energy access is constrained by political dynamics, affordability, and limited information, not merely the lack of clean energy options. Achieving sustainable energy transition requires addressing social, economic, and political barriers alongside technological provision.

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Boateng, D., Bloomer, J., & Morrissey, J.. (2025). Fueling homes and lighting lives: understanding household energy decisions in off-grid rural Ghana. Energy Research & Social Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2025.104105

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DOI: 10.1016/j.erss.2025.104105
Countries: Ghana
Regions: Africa
Categories: energy, climate-and-environment, general-innovation
Added: 2026-08-01