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 …

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced that two power generation units have been successfully restored following disruptions caused by the recent fire outbreak at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) Akosombo Substation. The fire, which severely damaged the facility’s control room, significantly affected electricity transmission and reduced power evacuation capacity, leading to concerns over unstable power …

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has stated that the recent power interruptions experienced across Ghana do not warrant the introduction of a load-shedding timetable, despite rising public concern. Acting Executive Secretary, Dr. Shafik Suleman, clarified that the outages do not signal a return to “dumsor” and assured the public that electricity supply will stabilize soon. Speaking to the media …