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The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced that nearly 200 transformers have been installed across the country as part of a broader initiative to upgrade and replace about 2,500 ageing units.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, April 27, the Minister said the intervention is aimed at improving voltage stability and ensuring a more reliable electricity supply.
He explained that the newly deployed transformers are of higher capacity, marking a shift from the commonly used 20 KVA units to more robust systems of 30 KVA and above, in response to growing power demand.
“Government is addressing this issue head-on by implementing a nationwide transformer upgrade and replacement programme. As an immediate intervention, this month alone, we have installed almost 200 transformers,” he stated.
Mr. Jinapor added that the installation of high-capacity transformers is being prioritised at key primary supply stations to strengthen voltage levels in critical areas.
He cited communities such as Adenta, Lashibi, and Teshie-Nungua among locations that have already benefited from the upgrades, noting that improvements in these areas can be independently verified.
The ongoing exercise is expected to reduce pressure on overstretched infrastructure and enhance the overall stability of power distribution nationwide.