Key Barriers for Bioenergy Projects Implementation: A fresh insight from Ghana

John Wiredu1*, Qian Yang1, Agyemang Kwasi Sampene2, Fitzgerald Kwaku Shams3, Adeline Nishimwe1, Fredrick Oteng Agyeman2, Andrews Awuah4
1School of Management, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Shaanxi, Xi’an, 710070, China.
2School of Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu – 212013, China.
3School of Automation, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Shaanxi, Xi’an, 710070, China.
4School of Management, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
DOI – http://doi.org/10.37502/IJSMR.2022.5418

Abstract

This current study examines the barriers linked to the supply of bioenergy implementation projects in Ghana. This present study aims to provide an empirical analysis into the barriers to the supply of bioenergy implementation in Ghana and the stringent measures to put in place to mitigate such obstacles. This study utilizes both case study and survey approaches to achieve the research objective. We received 433 respondents from 433 high-ranking staff through questionnaires and expert interviews. Pearson correlation, as well as multiple regression analysis, were employed in this study. The empirical outcome of our research revealed that bioenergy implementation is affected by key barriers such as financial facilities, technical know-how, research data, proper legal framework, and political will. The study suggests that political decisions supporting acceptance and implementation, training and mental ability building, flexible funding mechanisms, and dissemination plans are needed if bioenergy production is to help societies. Also, legislative reform must form a legal framework to protect entrepreneurs and investors willing to invest in bioenergy projects. The contemporary study will help the government endeavor to include bioenergy shareholders in their policy development to integrate the industry’s viewpoint into the process.

Keywords: Bioenergy; barriers; implementations; Pearson correlation analysis; technology policies; biomass.

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