Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced a sweeping programme to overhaul Ghana’s electricity distribution infrastructure, citing years of underinvestment and rising demand as the root causes of recurring outages.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, Mr. Jinapor said the country’s distribution network faces a “long-standing structural challenge,” with many transformers obsolete and overstretched. This, he explained, has led to overloads, low voltage, and frequent power disruptions.
To address the situation, government has launched a nationwide Transformer Upgrade and Replacement Programme. As part of immediate interventions, 200 transformers were installed in April, with another 140 scheduled for installation this week. The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is expected to deploy over 2,500 transformers across its operational areas by the end of 2026.
High-capacity transformers are also being installed at key Bulk Supply Points in Adenta, Lashibi, and Teshie-Nungua, with additional works planned for Kumasi next week. The Ghana Grid Company will commence critical transmission reinforcement projects in Kumasi in June, while CENIT Energy Limited is supporting efforts by airlifting components to boost generation capacity in the Ashanti Region.
Mr. Jinapor emphasized that these measures form part of government’s broader commitment to modernize the energy sector and ensure reliable power supply nationwide.
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