Ghana: ECG To Deploy 200 New Transformers In Accra And Other Cities To Boost Electricity Stability

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will soon deploy about 200 new transformers with higher capacity to replace the existing ones and ensure a reliable power supply in Accra and other cities, Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has revealed.

Accra, the capital city of Ghana, and other towns have been experiencing power outages, which have become a major concern for many Ghanaians.

Experts have blamed the situation on a lack of investment in power distribution infrastructure, leading to the overloading of transformers.

Minister Jinapor, who took office about four months ago, has tasked ECG to inject new transformers into the distribution system to ease the pressure on the existing ones with low capacity.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 West African Mining and Power Expo (WAMPEX) in Accra, Minister Jinapor reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving energy reliability and infrastructure as a key enabler of sustainable investment in the region.

“I’m happy to note that despite the challenges we inherited, the recent report I got is that recent power generation has been stable, and we have even begun exporting some power,” the Minister said.

“What we need to do is to continue to improve the transmission network and the distribution network.”

He revealed that he had given urgent approval to ECG to inject approximately 200 new transformers across the country’s major urban centers.

This is expected to enhance electricity transmission and distribution, helping to reduce outages and voltage fluctuations that have plagued several communities.

“In this regard, I have granted approval to the ECG to, as a matter of urgency, inject about 200 new transformers in our major capital cities in order to ensure that we do not just generate power, but we’re able to transmit power and distribute that to consumers in an effective and efficient manner,” he stated.

Source:https://energynewsafrica.com