Strategic Project Management Approaches for Successful Solar Energy Deployments in Emerging Markets: Lessons from West Africa
Abstract
The successful deployment of solar energy in West Africa presents a transformative opportunity for addressing energy access challenges, driving sustainable development, and supporting economic growth. This paper explores the strategic project management approaches required for solar energy deployments in emerging markets, with a focus on West Africa. It discusses the complex dynamics of the region, including political instability, regulatory complexities, infrastructural constraints, and socio-cultural factors that influence project outcomes. By analyzing key case studies of successful solar projects in countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal, the paper highlights best practices in project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. It further examines the critical importance of strategic planning, local partnerships, and international collaboration in overcoming these challenges. The paper also identifies the opportunities for scaling solar energy solutions, particularly off-grid systems, as a means of bypassing grid-related infrastructure limitations. Key recommendations are provided for governments, enterprises, and project managers, emphasizing the need for policy reforms, enhanced local capacity building, innovative financing mechanisms, and public awareness campaigns to ensure the long-term success of solar energy projects. The lessons from West Africa offer valuable insights that can be applied to other emerging markets, ensuring that solar energy becomes a cornerstone of global sustainable development.
Keywords
Solar Energy Deployment, Project Management, West Africa, Emerging Markets, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development
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IRE Journals:
Efosa Brown Amayo , Olumide Akindele Owulade , Lawani Raymond Isi
"Strategic Project Management Approaches for Successful Solar Energy Deployments in Emerging Markets: Lessons from West Africa" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 7 Issue 11 2024 Page 783-803
IEEE:
Efosa Brown Amayo , Olumide Akindele Owulade , Lawani Raymond Isi
"Strategic Project Management Approaches for Successful Solar Energy Deployments in Emerging Markets: Lessons from West Africa" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 7(11)
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