One of the collapsed Towers

Ghanaians should be prepared to use alternative means of energy to keep their homes lit as the country’s power transmission company hits of load shedding in the coming days.

In a statement issued by GRIDCo, Wednesday, November 10, 2021,  it said at about 15:40 on Tuesday, a communication mast collapsed on its 330kV Aboadze-Kumasi Transmission Line.

This, the company said resulted in the collapse of two of its towers adjacent the mast.

According to GRIDCo, the incident has affected the national power system and may result in some load management.

The fallen communication mast

The company assured that it is working around the clock to replace the fallen towers within the shortest possible time.

“GRIDCo is committed to maintaining a stable network for reliable and efficient power delivery.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused,” the statement concluded.

 

Source: https://energynewsafrica.com