Dr. Stephen Yamoah, Executive Director of Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG) – the body spearheading the establishment of the West African nation’s first nuclear power plant – has stated that floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) technology is not a suitable option for Ghana to consider.
According to him, the opportunities associated with land-based nuclear power plants far outweigh those of the emerging floating nuclear power technology.
Speaking on Thursday, October 2, 2025 during a Workshop for Media Professionals held at the BPA Heights Conference Hall in Accra, Dr. Yamoah was clear and direct: “Ghana without a nuclear power plant is far better off than Ghana with a floating reactor.”
He explained that floating nuclear reactors are not a practical solution for the country, but rather a scheme pushed by those seeking to profit from selling electricity.
“This whole proposal isn’t a real project. It’s about finding a market for selling power,” he said.
Dr. Yamoah emphasized that the NPG remains fully committed to a nuclear program that genuinely benefits Ghana.
“Our approach is focused on what’s best for the country,” he noted, adding that nuclear energy is about much more than electricity.
“We need to be cautious because the nuclear agenda is bigger than just power generation.”
He said the floating nuclear reactor technology is not a viable option, stressing that the NPG will never endorse such a proposal.
Taking the opportunity to educate the public, Dr. Yamoah reminded participants that while Ghana’s nuclear power project aims to boost the country’s energy and economy, it is not a quick fix to electricity challenges.
“No country uses nuclear energy to solve immediate power shortages,” he stressed.
Instead, he explained, nuclear energy is designed to add long-term value to economic growth.
“The role of nuclear energy should be as a foundation that goes beyond electricity. It should act as a catalyst to fuel industry, grow the economy, and add value to Ghana’s raw materials,” Dr. Yamoah said.
Source: https:// energynewsafrica.com
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