5 days ago · Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that his ministry has made notable progress in stabilising Ghana''s power supply, following years of
Jul 18, 2025 · Ghana''s Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that Ghanaians are now enjoying a stable and dependable power supply due to
Accra, May 28, GNA- The Government has assured mining companies in the country of stable power supply to boost productivity and contribute to sustainable economic development. The
May 15, 2025 · The Energy Minister, John Jinapor, has warned of a potential nationwide electricity crisis due to critically low fuel supplies. He disclosed in Parliament that the country currently
May 21, 2025 · • Ghana secures 450,000 barrels of light crude oil from Nigeria to stabilize power supply • Additional stocks of heavy fuel and diesel procured to sustain thermal plant operations
Jan 9, 2025 · The 2023 National Energy Statistics provides data on Ghana''s energy supply and use situation largely from 2000 to 2022. It contains data on energy production, import, export,
Mar 12, 2025 · The Minister of Energy, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, is currently addressing Parliament to provide an update on the state of Ghana''s energy sector, including the ongoing
Mar 20, 2025 · With the completion of this transformer new 145MVA, we expect a remarkable improvement in power delivery," Jinapor said. Hon. Jinapor further addressed the power
The energy efficiency situation in Ghana 2.1. Electricity supply security experience. Ghana has experienced several serious electrical energy supply challenges over the last four decades
12 hours ago · Ashanti South and Sub-T- August 25, 2025 The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commissioned a new 33 kV sub-transmission feeder to receive increased capacity
Aug 15, 2025 · Prioritize the creation of millions of local jobs in the new sustainable energy sector to benefit local economies, including through the creation of local supply chain and climate
Nov 1, 2024 · An analysis of Ghana''s power generation data from 1 st September 2024 to 27 th October 2024 by the Institute for Energy Security (IES) reveals
Apr 29, 2025 · The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured that steps are being taken to improve power delivery across the country.
Jun 18, 2025 · Ghana''s state electric distributor has cut power supply to several state institutions over unpaid bills running to tens of millions of dollars, adding
Mar 25, 2024 · Despite substantial investments in power distribution infrastructure, technical and commercial losses in Ghana''s power sector have risen from 24% to about 30% between 2014
Mar 14, 2025 · The grant will fund the construction of a new substation and power distribution lines, designed to stabilize the power supply and enhance the region''s electricity infrastructure.
Mar 20, 2025 · Ghana continues to make significant progress in its effort at electrifying the entire country as it recognizes the importance of a stable and reliable energy supply to its effort at
Jul 17, 2025 · Ghanaians are now enjoying a stable and dependable power supply, thanks to significant ongoing reforms in the energy sector, Minister for Energy and Green Transition,
4 days ago · Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that his ministry has made notable progress in stabilising Ghana''s power supply, following years of
Oct 18, 2023 · The power sector faces a host of challenges, including inadequate power supply infrastructure that requires huge investment, over-reliance on hydro and gas, high cost of fuel
Mar 25, 2024 · Ghana possesses the potential for a sustainable power supply; however, achieving this requires deliberate reforms in the sector''s governance to address fundamental challenges
There are three primary segments in the electricity sector: generation, transmission and distribution. Ghana's power suppliers are completely state-owned. Since the government control both transmission and generation of power across the country, it has the authority to set power prices that consumers must pay.
Ghana's national electricity access rate sits at 86.63% of the population, with 50% of rural populations and 91% of urban populations connected to the grid. Historically, challenges have included significant debt in across the energy sector, excess gas supply, overgeneration of power, and high costs to power generation.
The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCO) is the state-owned entity solely responsible for the country's transmission. Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) control most of the distribution system, with one private company, Enclave Power Company, playing a minor role in distribution.
The power is purchased from the Volta River Authority and delivered to processing facilities for Cargill Ghana, Barry Callebaut, United Steel Company, and Rider Steel Ghana Limited, all of which have a maximum demand exceeding 41 MW.
National leadership is already in discussions with potential funders, including domestic banks, specialized debt and hedge funds, investment banks, pension funds, and multilateral development banks. Funding will likely require involvement from both public and private sector actors. Energy access across Ghana, by region.
In 2021, hydro accounted for around 34.1% of total power, with thermal accounting for 65.3% and renewables accounting for 0.55%. according toUSAID. Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) is responsible for all transmissions. Distribution Company (NEDCo) and Enclave Power Company (EPC).
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