… The Chief Executive of GRIDCo, Mr Frank Otchere, said the incident occurred on July 10 at about 3 p.m., when the company received a report that a tanker had exploded and damaged one of its transmission towers. …
… Frank Otchere, also underscored the importance of the project, describing it as critical to the long-term reliability of electricity supply in the Ashanti Region. …
… Frank Otchere, also underscored the importance of the project, describing it as critical to the long-term reliability of electricity supply in the Ashanti Region. …
… GRIDCo Chief Executive, Frank Otchere, said the substation upgrade is necessary to match the increased transmission capacity and ensure the long-term stability of power supply in the metropolis.
… GRIDCo Chief Executive, Frank Otchere, said the substation upgrade is necessary to match the increased transmission capacity and ensure the long-term stability of power supply in the metropolis.
… Frank Otchere, outlined a series of measures aimed at strengthening the national transmission network and ensuring system stability throughout the tournament. …
… Frank Otchere on emergency restoration works currently underway, including the installation of enhanced fire protection systems for both the temporary and permanent facilities. …
Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has given persons and businesses operating under power transmission pylons a one-month ultimatum to vacate or face forced eviction and confiscation of belongings. The directive follows damage to a transmission tower at Ashaiman-Middle East from a tanker explosion, with the minister warning that tower collapse could disrupt electricity supply to Accra and stating the government will collaborate with police, military, and other stakeholders to clear affected areas.
Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has given persons and businesses operating under power transmission pylons a one-month ultimatum to vacate or face forced eviction and confiscation of belongings. The directive follows damage to a transmission tower at Ashaiman-Middle East from a tanker explosion, with the minister warning that tower collapse could disrupt electricity supply to Accra and stating the government will collaborate with police, military, and other stakeholders to clear affected areas.
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, in partnership with GRIDCo and ECG, has commenced the final phase of upgrading the Kumasi–Anwomaso Transmission Line, replacing a 19-kilometre single-circuit line rated at 364 megawatts with a modern double-circuit line designed to deliver nearly 1,000 megawatts, and installing a new 145 MVA transformer at the Ahodwo Substation. The upgrade will nearly triple transmission capacity and support the growing residential, commercial, and industrial demand in Kumasi and the wider Ashanti Region.
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, in partnership with GRIDCo and ECG, has begun the final phase of upgrading the Kumasi–Anwomaso Transmission Line, replacing a 19-kilometre single-circuit line rated at 364 megawatts with a modern double-circuit line designed to deliver nearly 1,000 megawatts, while installing a new 145 MVA transformer at Kumasi (Ahodwo) Substation. The upgrade aims to nearly triple transmission capacity, improve reliability, and support the region's growing demand.
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition announced that residents of Kumasi and parts of the Ashanti Region will experience intermittent power outages over three months as GRIDCo undertakes rehabilitation of ageing transmission infrastructure installed over 30 years ago. The project will increase transmission capacity from 364 megawatts to approximately 1,000 megawatts to meet growing electricity demand.
Ghana's Energy Minister has announced that Kumasi and parts of the Ashanti Region will experience intermittent power outages for three months as GRIDCo replaces ageing transmission infrastructure over 30 years old. The rehabilitation project will increase transmission capacity from 364 megawatts to approximately 1,000 megawatts, aimed at providing more reliable electricity supply after completion.
Starting Monday, July 20, 2026, Kumasi and surrounding communities will experience temporary power outages as GRIDCo and ECG upgrade the Kumasi-Anwomaso transmission line, increasing its capacity from 364 megawatts to 1,000 megawatts to meet growing regional demand.
GRIDCo and ECG will upgrade the Kumasi-Anwomaso transmission line starting July 20, 2026, over three months, increasing capacity from 364 to 1,000 megawatts to meet growing demand in the Ashanti Region. The Minister for Energy cautioned residents that delays risk infrastructure collapse and appealed for cooperation during the project.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission convened a strategic meeting with the Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Grid Company to review preparedness measures and align operational plans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, establishing a monitoring framework to ensure reliable electricity supply during the tournament.
Ghana's Energy Minister announced that a temporary control room for Ghana Grid Company at Akosombo Switchyard will be completed by the end of September 2026, following an April fire that caused over 1,000 megawatts of power loss. Government is also planning to construct a permanent modern control room to strengthen the nation's power transmission infrastructure.
Ghana Grid Company Limited's board of directors convened its inaugural direct engagement with staff in a durbar at the company's Tema head office, providing a platform for open dialogue and formally recognising engineers and technicians who restored operations at Akosombo Generating Station following an April 2026 fire incident.
The Energy and Green Transition Minister toured ongoing power infrastructure projects in Kumasi being executed by GRIDCo, aimed at improving electricity supply and strengthening the national grid. The inspection is part of the Ministry's assessment of critical energy infrastructure projects to improve power delivery and enhance grid reliability in the Ashanti Region.
Engineers have restored more than half of the approximately 1,000 MW lost following a control room fire at Ghana's main hydropower plant on April 23, with Akosombo now generating at least 550 megawatts after bringing a fourth unit back online. GRIDCo and the Volta River Authority are continuing work to restore remaining units and transmission lines.
Ghana's Akosombo hydropower plant has restored at least 550 megawatts after engineers brought a fourth unit back online, recovering more than half of the roughly 1,000 MW lost in an April 23 control room fire. Work is ongoing to bring remaining units and transmission lines back to full capacity.
Ghana's parliamentary Minority is calling for Energy Minister John Jinapor to appear before the full House to account for the power sector's challenges, including generation capacity, transmission constraints, debts to Independent Power Producers, and the Energy Sector Recovery Programme implementation. The Minority argues that press briefings and executive engagements do not fulfil Parliament's constitutional oversight mandate.
The Minority in Parliament accused the government of misleading Ghanaians by describing a nationwide power supply crisis as routine maintenance and transformer upgrades, arguing the situation stems from policy failures and non-execution of the Energy Sector Recovery Programme rather than engineering schedules.