Ghana, US sign MoU to advance cooperation on clean, secure, safe and reliable nuclear energy
The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States of America to establish new civil nuclear cooperation to advance Ghana’s safe and secure use of nuclear power.
This signals the establishment of regional hub of a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) in Ghana.
The Small Modular Reactor, (SMR) aims to provide a stable and reliable power, complement other clean energy sources. The SMR’s incorporate advanced safety features, including designs to withstand extreme weather and seismic events. It also sought to serve as baseload option for electricity generation in the country.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, US principal deputy assistant secretary of state for International Security and Non-proliferation, Ann Ganzer announced new civil nuclear cooperation to further support Ghana’s safe and secure use of nuclear power.
“It is important when we build a nuclear power plant for Ghana to operate its own nuclear power plant and education and training is part of that.
“Part of it is the nuclear engineers who will operate the control room and all the other technicians and technical experts that are needed to operate the nuclear power plant. These are important steps towards Ghana’s vision of nuclear power by Ghana, for Ghana”.
On his part, deputy energy minister, John Kobina Abbam Aboah Sanie said the establishment of the nuclear plant in Ghana will enable the country to export power to neighbouring countries.
“Looking globally in terms of the issues of global warming, and talking about green energy, Ghana also has to position itself to be able to meet and contribute to the global agenda. Over the years Ghana has been exporting power to the neighbouring countries, and we consider that we are in a better position to really generate more and utilise more in the country so we can export more to the sub region.”
