Ghana’s largest hydroelectric power plant, the Akosombo Generating Station, operated by the Volta River Authority, has restored four of its six generation units to the national grid, Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor confirmed on Tuesday night.
The Akosombo Generating Station, which produces about 1,020 MW, was disconnected from the national grid on Thursday, April 23, 2026, following a fire at the switchyard of the Ghana Grid Company substation at Akosombo.
This substation receives power from the station before feeding it into the national grid.
The incident disrupted electricity supply in many parts of the country.
Following the fire, the Energy Minister and his deputy visited the site and assured Ghanaians that engineers would work extra hours to restore the plant to full operation.
The minister wrote on Facebook at around 10 p.m. on Tuesday: “At 9:09 p.m., the fourth unit at Akosombo Dam was successfully brought into operation, an encouraging step that strengthens power generation and reflects the dedication and expertise of the team behind the effort.”
Earlier, at about 8 p.m., he posted: “I confirm that earlier today, the third unit at Akosombo was successfully put into operation. This milestone will improve power generation and enhance supply reliability.”
According to the minister, the progress reflects the government’s continued commitment to maintaining a resilient power system.
“This progress underscores our resolve to emerge from this unfortunate fire incident stronger, with a renewed focus on stability and reliability in power supply,” he added.
The disruption has sparked widespread complaints, particularly from businesses that rely heavily on the national grid.
Thursday’s incident prompted the Energy Minister, who was in the northern part of the country at the time, to return to Accra to assess the damage at Akosombo.
During his visit, the minister announced a seven-member committee, chaired by William Amuna, current Board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana, to investigate the incident.
According to the minister, the fire was unusual and requires a thorough probe to determine its root cause.
“The damage is quite extensive. It’s quite serious. From the briefing I received, there was a significant situation that we need to get to the bottom of,” he said.
The committee is expected to present its findings within two to three weeks.
“We expect that within two to three weeks, they should be ready with a report so that we can determine the root cause of this challenge and all the issues surrounding this unfortunate incident,” the minister added.
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