Possible power outages loom as Akosombo substation repairs continue - Deputy Energy Minister
Deputy Energy Minister Richard Gyan-Mensah warned that Ghana could face intermittent power outages between Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 if electricity demand outstrips current generation capacity. He explained on Citi FM on Friday, April 24 that "when the demand this evening far exceeds what we are generating, that is when the need for some outages arises."
The caution follows a disruption to the national grid after a fire at the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) substation in Akosombo in the Eastern Region. The incident occurred at about 2:01 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, affecting critical transmission operations and triggering supply challenges in parts of the country. Officials say the stability of supply in the short term will depend heavily on real-time demand levels, particularly during peak hours.
Minister for Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor has assured the public that engineers are operating on a 24-hour shift system to repair the damaged substation and restore full stability to the power network as quickly as possible. Efforts are underway to stabilise the system, with engineers working continuously to restore damaged infrastructure.
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Ghana's energy sector faces a delicate situation as repairs continue at the Akosombo substation- a critical node in the national grid. Authorities are closely monitoring electricity supply and demand, but the public is left to wonder about potential disruptions.
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