We’re Procuring 2,500 Transformers to Address Electricity Network Shortfalls- Jinapor
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, says an emergency procurement of transformers is ongoing to enhance the capacity of the electricity network in Kumasi and Accra.
According to him, a total of 2,500 transformers are being procured as quickly as possible to address the shortfalls and improve reliability.
Addressing the press, he said, “In Accra, ongoing interventions by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) include the upgrading of key primary substations in Adenta, La, Teshie-Nungua, Nmai-Dzor, Baatsonaa, and Lashibi. These works involve increasing transformer capacities to meet growing demand and reduce instances of localised outages and voltage fluctuations.”
“Similarly, in Kumasi and its surrounding areas, we are investing in network reinforcement projects, including substation upgrades and the expansion of distribution lines to address system constraints and improve supply reliability. These interventions are aligned with broader efforts to modernise the grid and support the Ashanti Region’s growing industrial and commercial activities.”
He attributed the pockets of outages being experienced in Kumasi and Accra to worn-out power systems resulting from poor planning, inadequate investment, procurement misalignment, and insufficient maintenance of critical infrastructure.
“These gaps have inevitably resulted in the current strain on the system.”
According to him, a comprehensive programme focused on upgrading critical infrastructure within the distribution system has commenced in recent months.
This, he said, includes the replacement and upgrading of ageing power transformers, expansion of substation capacity, and the rehabilitation of overloaded feeders, especially in high-demand urban centres such as Accra and Kumasi.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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