The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, says a nationwide schedule for replacing and upgrading transformers will be released in the next few weeks.
This is part of efforts to make power supply more stable across Ghana.
He explained that 140 new transformers have already been installed, and about 300 more will be added soon to improve electricity reliability.
Speaking at a town hall meeting in Koforidua, Mr Jinapor said the government is working hard to prevent the return of frequent power outages, commonly known as “dumsor.”
He also praised workers from the Volta River Authority and the Ghana Grid Company for quickly restoring power after a recent fire at the Akosombo GRIDCo substation.
“Thank you for the work you’ve done. It’s been outstanding, and we trust your ability,” he said.
Mr Jinapor added that Ghana is not only producing enough electricity for itself but is also exporting power to nearby countries like Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Togo.
He made it clear that the transformers being installed are part of a new government purchase, not old ones. He said over 2,500 transformers are expected to be installed across the country.
According to him, the current power situation in Ghana is stable, and more improvements are on the way.
He also noted that the transformers were bought under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama and Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, as part of plans to strengthen Ghana’s electricity system.
