Abstract
Brong Ahafo region in Ghana is
heavily dependent on fossil fuels and related defies from its
consumption and have established a growing interest in the capacity of
renewable energies to remedy some of these issues.
Biogas has
been earmarked as one possible alternative, mainly in light of the
problems with waste management. This study therefore aims to explore how
Assess biogas production sustainability and environmental consequences.
The assessment is empirically illustrated with a qualitative and
quantitative case study based on Brong Ahafo region, with input from
documents, interviews, observations and experimentation.
This
paper finds that in Brong Ahafo region the various biomass resource
abound and easily available are animal manure, municipal waste, and
agricultural residues. Biogas production in Brong Ahafo is highly
sustainable due to the greater availability of biomass resources. The
use of biogas in the studied areas, in place of wood for energy
potentially saves seventy two thousand, eight hundred and ninety seven
(72,897) tonnes of CO2 per year from being released into the atmosphere.
This 72,897 tCO2 emission reduction is equivalent to 14,820 cars and
light trucks not used.