Background
The mining sector plays a crucial role in the economy of Ghana, accounting for a significant portion of the country’s GDP. However, the mining industry is also a major consumer of energy, and this has implications for the environment and the cost of production. To address this challenge, there has been a growing interest in the use of solar energy to power mining operations. In this article, we will explore the energy consumption of the mining sector in Ghana and how solarization can help reduce it.