Ghana is now home to Sub-Saharan Africa’s first NuScale Energy Exploration Centre (EEC), a landmark initiative that could drive innovation in clean and sustainable energy.
The center aims to bolster nuclear energy knowledge and foster collaboration on advanced energy solutions across the continent.
Driving the news
- The US Embassy in Ghana, in partnership with the Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG) and the Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA), commissioned the EEC on January 16, 2025, in Accra.
- NuScale, a US-based company specializing in small modular reactors (SMRs), provided the technology and expertise for the center.
- Ghana joins an elite list of countries pioneering NuScale’s advanced modular nuclear solutions.
What they’re saying
- US Ambassador Virginia Palmer emphasized the project as “a testament to US-Ghana cooperation in advancing energy security and sustainability.”
- CEO of NPG, Dr. Stephen Yamoah, noted that the center “ushers in a new era for Ghana’s clean energy ambitions and capacity-building.”
The big picture
- Energy security: The center supports Ghana’s goal of integrating nuclear energy into its energy mix by 2030 to address growing electricity demands.
- Regional impact: As a hub for research and training, the EEC positions Ghana as a leader in nuclear energy on the African continent.
What’s next
The EEC will offer training programs for Ghanaian and African scientists, regulators, and engineers, laying the groundwork for future nuclear power deployment.
Source: Ghana News Agency
