Dr. William Oduro and Richard Bayitse have had their research paper in collaboration with other researchers published in the International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. The paper is entitled Assessment of Dissolved Mercury in Surface Water along the Lower Basin of the River Pra in Ghana. Click to download

Rural electrification has long been the priority of the development agenda of Ghana. Rural Ghana lacks sustainable electrification solutions although off-grid photovoltaic solutions hold promise in the country. In identifying and assessing for opportunities for electricity supply to rural and remote areas an average solar radiation of 0.8 kW/m² in the early hours and 1.2 kW/m² at 12 noon were measured at three rural farming communities in Eastern Region, Ghana.. The selected community with a population of about 300 and 8 km away from the nearest town with electricity depend on kerosene, car batteries and wood fire for their energy needs. Ten (10) solar lighting systems; 10W solar panel, 12V-7Ah battery, a 12V charge controller and two (2) 7W DC lamps at a unit cost of GHC 340 were deployed at selected community for the social benefit of the majority. The installation included primary school, chief’s house, three places of worship, teacher’s apartment, chief farmer and commercial area. Phone charging system was also designed to enable them charge their phones. Evening activities now stays longer, the homes can get 4 hours of lighting between 6.30 pm and 10.30 pm, children now extend learning period. Click here to download the full document