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Knowledge transfer in the emerging solar energy sector in Ghana

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  • John Kuada
  • Esther Mensah

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This study reports the results of an exploratory qualitative investigation into knowledge transfer processes within the solar energy industry in Ghana. Our main thesis is that the development of a new economic sector requires diffusion of new technology and knowledge, most often through cross-border inter-firm collaborations. We interviewed 12 solar energy firms operating in the country and 12 users of solar energy. The data were analysed using Tables and statements from the respondents. The results reveal that an increasing number of firms are entering the industry to take advantage of the growing demand for solar energy. There is also a general eagerness among individuals and firms to acquire skills and knowledge, mainly from foreign firms and inter-firm knowledge transfers appear to be facilitated by social ties. However, the degree of inter-firm mobility of workers is currently limited and efforts are not made at aggregate industry level to generate and disseminate knowledge.

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  • John Kuada & Esther Mensah, 2020. "Knowledge transfer in the emerging solar energy sector in Ghana," Contemporary Social Science, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 15(1), pages 82-97, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rsocxx:v:15:y:2020:i:1:p:82-97
    DOI: 10.1080/21582041.2018.1510132
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