Gov’t to track power outages as ECG rolls out nationwide upgrade
The Energy Commission is developing a system to track all power outages nationwide, according to the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor.
He explained that by the end of the month, every district will be required to report on the causes of outages, how quickly they responded, and any necessary corrective actions, stressing that appropriate measures will be taken where needed.
The minister made these remarks during a visit to Nmai Dzorn Primary School, where he inspected ongoing transformer replacement and upgrade works.
The visit formed part of a broader supervisory tour of the Transformer Replacement Upgrade Programme being carried out by the Electricity Company of Ghana, aimed at improving the reliability and capacity of electricity supply across the country.
Dr Jinapor reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reforming the power sector, noting that while ECG has made noticeable progress in efficiency and emergency response, more improvements are still required.
He revealed that the government is undertaking a major overhaul of the power distribution system, replacing outdated and overloaded transformers and equipment. A nationwide rollout is planned, with about 2,000 transformers expected to be installed across regions including Accra and Kumasi.
He acknowledged that the upgrade exercise may cause temporary disruptions and urged the public to be patient, assuring that the work is intended to deliver a more stable and reliable power supply.
On the issue of ECG’s privatisation, Dr Jinapor said consultations are ongoing, adding that all stakeholders will be engaged before any final decisions are made.
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