The sea can get Ghana out of the power crisis - Kofi Anokye tells VRA

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Fanti Man 10 years ago

Salt water.. and then diverting sea.. you cant even manage ordinary Korle Lagoon. Country of Fools and jorkers

Salt water.. and then diverting sea.. you cant even manage ordinary Korle Lagoon. Country of Fools and jorkers
ghanaman 10 years ago

You are lost man. It is so simple tapping water from the sea. You are alway quick at commenting but you rarely make sense from.

You are lost man. It is so simple tapping water from the sea. You are alway quick at commenting but you rarely make sense from.
CONCERN 10 years ago

WHEN MR.ANOKYE HAVE LOVE FOR THE COUNTRY OTHER IDIOTS HAVE LOVE FOR TILAPIA

WHEN MR.ANOKYE HAVE LOVE FOR THE COUNTRY OTHER IDIOTS HAVE LOVE FOR TILAPIA
Ghanaman 10 years ago

If it is that simply why are all countries with sea not doing it. Do you know amount of energy you need to tap the water and pump and fill the Volta ---

If it is that simply why are all countries with sea not doing it. Do you know amount of energy you need to tap the water and pump and fill the Volta ---
ATO KWAMENA, USA. 10 years ago

MR. ANOKYE YOUR IDEA IS BRILLIANT AND THERE IS LOGIC IN IT BUT HOW DO WE DO THAT.CHINA HAD ALREADY STARTED PULLING WATER FROM THEIR RIVERS TO THE FAR DRY INTERIOR TO CULTIVATE CASH CROPS SO THIS IDEA TO ME IS LOGICAL.THERE IS ...
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MR. ANOKYE YOUR IDEA IS BRILLIANT AND THERE IS LOGIC IN IT BUT HOW DO WE DO THAT.CHINA HAD ALREADY STARTED PULLING WATER FROM THEIR RIVERS TO THE FAR DRY INTERIOR TO CULTIVATE CASH CROPS SO THIS IDEA TO ME IS LOGICAL.THERE IS NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE IN THIS WORLD AND IF WE CAN SEEK TECHNICAL IDEAS FROM ISRAEL OR CHINA THEY MIGHT GIVE US SOME FINE INSIGHTS ON HOW THAT CAN BE PUT INTO A TEST. TO ME YOUR IDEA IS LOGICAL.
dk 10 years ago

Energy cost required by the pumps n the time involved to calculate the required pump head can in itself build an entirely new generating station. It also totally ridicules the law of energy conservation

Energy cost required by the pumps n the time involved to calculate the required pump head can in itself build an entirely new generating station. It also totally ridicules the law of energy conservation
CA 10 years ago

So many countries have taken advantage of the sea water and have made it a healthy alternative to the regular source of water. I believe this is a very simple straight forward idea that can be implemented if we want longterm ...
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So many countries have taken advantage of the sea water and have made it a healthy alternative to the regular source of water. I believe this is a very simple straight forward idea that can be implemented if we want longterm solution. to the cancer.

One of the few Ghanaians to think out of the box and making sense at the same time.
Abena 10 years ago

Where are scholars, the engineers the bio chemist e.t.c.
All of them have become administrators and sitting in their offices having meetings and traveling for per diem.
They are not using their profession to help build or i ...
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Where are scholars, the engineers the bio chemist e.t.c.
All of them have become administrators and sitting in their offices having meetings and traveling for per diem.
They are not using their profession to help build or invent anything. I don't know why we keep educating them when they are not utilizing their potentials to help the nation.
Emmanuel 10 years ago

Yes Ghana is one of the few African countries that has being thinking outside the box. We have a running plant now using sea water to provide portable water for the people of Nungua. A project is underway at Ada to use the ti ...
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Yes Ghana is one of the few African countries that has being thinking outside the box. We have a running plant now using sea water to provide portable water for the people of Nungua. A project is underway at Ada to use the tides of the sea (tidal waves) to generate power.

Though Mr Anokye's suggestion sounds good it cannot be a solution under the current generation circumstances of the country as you will require about the same electric energy you expect to generate to pump that water.

Most countries that pump the water back has nuclear plants that meets their off-peak demand in excess. Hence during off-peak, they use the excess to pump the water downstream their hydro dams back into the dam.

God bless us all
Matt 10 years ago

worth trying...hope it works

worth trying...hope it works
Living Stone 10 years ago

those who don't reason are talking about tilapia. we can't even feed o
ur family all because of dumsor and you are there talking about the survival of fish where as human bieng are dieing. please let be serious, and forget a ...
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those who don't reason are talking about tilapia. we can't even feed o
ur family all because of dumsor and you are there talking about the survival of fish where as human bieng are dieing. please let be serious, and forget about fish. nkwasiasem, create pond for your fish.
Plasma Kote 10 years ago

Not at this time, a lot of research is required, there is more involved than just WATER, Salt Water / Fresh Water.

Not at this time, a lot of research is required, there is more involved than just WATER, Salt Water / Fresh Water.
APUU 10 years ago

Who tells you this is news to VRA. VRA has experts and if the experts are allowed by POLITICIANS to work automously' the Ghana will see light. So far as governments appoints CEO who are their cronies, GHana will continue to s ...
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Who tells you this is news to VRA. VRA has experts and if the experts are allowed by POLITICIANS to work automously' the Ghana will see light. So far as governments appoints CEO who are their cronies, GHana will continue to see Dumsor. The politicians normally think their wise than the engineers and will continue to tell lies while blaming the Engineers. Kofi Anokye, please do understand that there is nothing new to discuss apart from MONEY. IF the government should release funds i tell you wonders will be performed in a short time. Wee are suffering because the government OWE VRA and for that matter no money to purchase materials for production. Let the government pay VRA just what it owe ; i tell you that allow can bring life. GHANA GOVERNMENT WHERE IS THE MONEY DUE VRA
A.M.A 10 years ago

Engines on board ships are cooled by sea water but first filtration the water from salt/sodium before entering the engines.By this way there is always fresh potable water for the engine and human consumption.We can pump saltl ...
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Engines on board ships are cooled by sea water but first filtration the water from salt/sodium before entering the engines.By this way there is always fresh potable water for the engine and human consumption.We can pump saltless sea water to the dam by using the gravity of waves and high tides without using hardly energy.
Sly 10 years ago

So ridiculous suggestion. Because of power problems everybody is talking anyhow. Please leave the solution to the experts and our lazy reporters post this for the world to read without finding out where this wierd idea is bei ...
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So ridiculous suggestion. Because of power problems everybody is talking anyhow. Please leave the solution to the experts and our lazy reporters post this for the world to read without finding out where this wierd idea is being practiced in the world. We talk too much in this country. Too much ignorance is being displayed on the airwaves.
GH Boy 10 years ago

who said its not possible, it has been proven worldwide. other countries are using it.

who said its not possible, it has been proven worldwide. other countries are using it.
The Jodocus 10 years ago

Fact: you require energy to pump water higher into lake volta.
The energy that that water can produce by coming down, is never more than you put into it. (first law of thermodynamics)
Hence: you loose energy
Conclusion: ...
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Fact: you require energy to pump water higher into lake volta.
The energy that that water can produce by coming down, is never more than you put into it. (first law of thermodynamics)
Hence: you loose energy
Conclusion: wat a stupid plan
CA 10 years ago

no comment

no comment
Squash 10 years ago

Very soon someone will say the sand can generate energy.

Very soon someone will say the sand can generate energy.
lol 10 years ago

it can. read about quartz.

it can. read about quartz.
Iddisah Saaka 10 years ago

I have thought about this idea for a long time but because my educational background is not science or engineering bias, I felt it probably was not feasible that is why our engineers at VRA have not given it a thought . I see ...
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I have thought about this idea for a long time but because my educational background is not science or engineering bias, I felt it probably was not feasible that is why our engineers at VRA have not given it a thought . I see some reason in what mr Anokye is proposing as well as the challenges Mr Dk feared. We need to calculate the volume of water that is being discharged from the reservoir by way of energy generation and peg it against the energy that would be required to power these pumps that would recycle the water back to The reservoir.
The challenge as stated by Mr DK though would be the total head for the water to be delivered which will draw a lot of power.
I however do not see the need to use sea water as it could add to the cost because of the distance for pipe laying and again the energy required to pump the water all the way up. We should therefore consider drawing water after the Kpong dam . That way, we ensure that both Kpong and Akosombo are operational.
Eric London 10 years ago

Worth a try if we have the resources to buy powerful pumps and lay pipes.

We could calculate the flow rate and how much will be needed volume wise

Worth a try if we have the resources to buy powerful pumps and lay pipes.

We could calculate the flow rate and how much will be needed volume wise
T'pau 10 years ago

1. The energy required to pump sea water to such a distance and altitude will outweigh the energy generated.
2. The turbines are not designed for sea water and will result in corrosion and permanent damages.

1. The energy required to pump sea water to such a distance and altitude will outweigh the energy generated.
2. The turbines are not designed for sea water and will result in corrosion and permanent damages.
Kobina Sam 10 years ago

I'm so surprised that this stupid and totally unworkable idea was published. Even if the country has the funds to execute such a project I want to make the gentleman who suggested the idea and those who feel that the idea is ...
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I'm so surprised that this stupid and totally unworkable idea was published. Even if the country has the funds to execute such a project I want to make the gentleman who suggested the idea and those who feel that the idea is great a simple scientific fact. The ENERGY that will be required to pump water from the sea into the dam will be more than the energy that the generators will produce from that pumped water. The net result is that you will use more energy to get out less energy. This is why this has never been done anywhere in the world. The idea is scientifically flawed. There are other aspects to consider if this idea were to be workable; I am only looking at the energy aspect here
rida isaac 10 years ago

Those citing tilapia are those who are profiting from dumsur and has no desire to it come to an end. They nedd to be replace with with smart brains like Kofi anokye. Power minister the ball in your court.

Those citing tilapia are those who are profiting from dumsur and has no desire to it come to an end. They nedd to be replace with with smart brains like Kofi anokye. Power minister the ball in your court.
Eric London 10 years ago

What about those villages that drink water down stream? He wants them to drink sea water? All these people have ideas for Ghana. Aaaaba

What about those villages that drink water down stream? He wants them to drink sea water? All these people have ideas for Ghana. Aaaaba
gaba 10 years ago

It's advisable for us to start harvesting the rain. When harvested it can be used to top up the dams when there is a shortage.
Waters from nearby areas should be harvested and not allowed to waste.

It's advisable for us to start harvesting the rain. When harvested it can be used to top up the dams when there is a shortage.
Waters from nearby areas should be harvested and not allowed to waste.
Emmanuel 10 years ago

Brilliant idea. How do you ensure more water from catchment areas of the dam get into it. This is where your suggestion is worth considering

Brilliant idea. How do you ensure more water from catchment areas of the dam get into it. This is where your suggestion is worth considering
KO 10 years ago

Instead of the water from the lake running to the sea, it can be pumped back into the lake. The problem is that this will still use electricity that the people need. You can use tidal waves to generate electricity too if the ...
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Instead of the water from the lake running to the sea, it can be pumped back into the lake. The problem is that this will still use electricity that the people need. You can use tidal waves to generate electricity too if the government will think along that line.
NKONTOMOAH KESE. 10 years ago

One should remind Mr Anokye that , salt can be very corrosive. Are the turbines made to withstand such corrosiveness? And secondarily, how in world is Ghana, now a high indebted country Going to undertake a project of that ma ...
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One should remind Mr Anokye that , salt can be very corrosive. Are the turbines made to withstand such corrosiveness? And secondarily, how in world is Ghana, now a high indebted country Going to undertake a project of that magnitude?.
amegbetor 10 years ago

pls is de problem caused by shortage of water or lack of management???? if its shortage of water den de genius' submision is rite. now do we hav any energy research center in gh??? kk if there is y dont dis politicians invest ...
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pls is de problem caused by shortage of water or lack of management???? if its shortage of water den de genius' submision is rite. now do we hav any energy research center in gh??? kk if there is y dont dis politicians invest in dis young engineers who end up teachin in the classrooms during deir national service and beyond?? for me i can be of help to solve this energy crisis. if u need my help mail me : stevetspun@gmail.com
CA 10 years ago

with you, it would have remained in your head. at least he has got us thinking and assessing the possibility.

with you, it would have remained in your head. at least he has got us thinking and assessing the possibility.
I work for KOFI ANOKYE 10 years ago

On the 24th Dec. my boss and I were talking about this dumsor issue when I came up with this Idea. We had an argument over this for a while. But now he is trying to take the credit.

On the 24th Dec. my boss and I were talking about this dumsor issue when I came up with this Idea. We had an argument over this for a while. But now he is trying to take the credit.
ghana 10 years ago

with you, it would have remained in your head. at least he has got us thinking and assessing the possibility.

with you, it would have remained in your head. at least he has got us thinking and assessing the possibility.
Tommy 10 years ago

Morons, there is nothing like a perpetual motion machine neither can you create more energy from pumping water back into a dam to produce yet more energy. The net effect would be zero.

Morons, there is nothing like a perpetual motion machine neither can you create more energy from pumping water back into a dam to produce yet more energy. The net effect would be zero.
impromptus 10 years ago

The problem with Africans. One way traffic continent. We don't tolerate differing views no matter how promising.

The problem with Africans. One way traffic continent. We don't tolerate differing views no matter how promising.
impromptus 10 years ago

Tolerance is the answer to many of our problems. Great idea from the young man but read negative comments from the talibans

Tolerance is the answer to many of our problems. Great idea from the young man but read negative comments from the talibans
impromptus 10 years ago

Backward we go again

Backward we go again
FiFi 10 years ago

We are averse to great ideas... This can be done...the science will be to remove the salt from sea water( to prevent corrosion)... The US has a ship that takes sea water and converts it into drinking water... the technology e ...
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We are averse to great ideas... This can be done...the science will be to remove the salt from sea water( to prevent corrosion)... The US has a ship that takes sea water and converts it into drinking water... the technology exists... Now the gov't will have to pay compensation for all the land to be acquired...Costs!!!
FiFi 10 years ago

We expect our engineers to come up with creative ideas to solve problems... At the very least, draw up a plan the will work and find the money to pursue it as a long-term solution!!!

We expect our engineers to come up with creative ideas to solve problems... At the very least, draw up a plan the will work and find the money to pursue it as a long-term solution!!!
Paa Joe 10 years ago

A HIGH TECHNOLOGY WHICH IS COST INTENSIVE FOR COUNTRIES LIKE SWEDEN AND NORWAY BEING PUT IN A COUNTRY SEEKING BAILOUT AND IN THE MIDST OF POVERTY.

TALK ABOUT SOLAR AND WIND POWER GENERATION.

SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL.

A HIGH TECHNOLOGY WHICH IS COST INTENSIVE FOR COUNTRIES LIKE SWEDEN AND NORWAY BEING PUT IN A COUNTRY SEEKING BAILOUT AND IN THE MIDST OF POVERTY.

TALK ABOUT SOLAR AND WIND POWER GENERATION.

SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL.
anaanu 10 years ago

what kofi suggested is a splendid conception and i pray the govenment take that into consideration

what kofi suggested is a splendid conception and i pray the govenment take that into consideration
frab 10 years ago

Kofi I am a world class engineer so let me educate you. It is said sea never dries so the best form of electricity generation would have been sea and sea is all over the place but the Americans and the Chinese haven't though ...
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Kofi I am a world class engineer so let me educate you. It is said sea never dries so the best form of electricity generation would have been sea and sea is all over the place but the Americans and the Chinese haven't thought of using the sea as the alternative source to power generation. The reason is that the high content of salt in the water would not permit an easy generation. Whereas it is possible, it is the most expensive venture and no bank will finance it. Those going around with sea power generation projects are fraudsters whose intention is to attract unsuspecting investors to dupe them
CA 10 years ago

Do you know who Kofi is? aside that, for you really understand the point he raising?

Do you know who Kofi is? aside that, for you really understand the point he raising?
Sankofa 10 years ago

Will the salty sea water not silt up the turbines in no time?

why not pump the effluent from Akosombo or Kpone back into the dam waterhead to raise its level? This is reportedly being done in Burkina Faso.

Will the salty sea water not silt up the turbines in no time?

why not pump the effluent from Akosombo or Kpone back into the dam waterhead to raise its level? This is reportedly being done in Burkina Faso.
peace 10 years ago

are people still debating this idea no wonder we are where we are.

are people still debating this idea no wonder we are where we are.
Attah 10 years ago

The idea is ok, but its application is not as simple as it seems to be.The fact is that such a system will come into play when the water level at Akosombo is low.
Reasonably, when the water level is low the total amount of ...
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The idea is ok, but its application is not as simple as it seems to be.The fact is that such a system will come into play when the water level at Akosombo is low.
Reasonably, when the water level is low the total amount of electricity produced will also be lower.However, to pomp such amount of sea water from the sea for such a distance to Akosombo requires huge electrical energy. Thus,before such a plan is considered,we must first ask ourselves where this extra electricity must come from.

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