Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has instructed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to install 200 new transformers in key urban areas to improve power distribution and tackle recent supply issues.
This initiative comes in response to several weeks of sporadic power outages and is intended to bolster infrastructure to accommodate the increasing demands of both industrial and residential sectors.
In light of recent worries regarding load shedding, the Minister reassured that the overall power supply in Ghana remains stable, with the nation continuing to export electricity to neighboring countries.
During his address at the inauguration of the 2025 West African Mining and Power Expo (WAMPEX) in Accra on Wednesday, May 28, Jinapor reaffirmed the government’s dedication to providing reliable energy services.
“I am pleased to report that despite the challenges we have faced, the latest information indicates that power generation has stabilized, and we have even commenced exporting some electricity. Our focus must be on enhancing both the transmission and distribution networks,” he remarked.
“In this context, I have authorized the ECG to urgently deploy approximately 200 new transformers in our major capital cities to ensure that we not only generate power but also effectively transmit and distribute it to consumers,” Jinapor concluded.
