Energy Minister directs ECG to deploy 200 transformers to boost power

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has directed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to deploy 200 new transformers across major urban centres to enhance power distribution and address recent supply challenges.

The move follows weeks of intermittent power outages and aims to strengthen infrastructure to meet growing industrial and residential demand.

Despite recent concerns over load shedding, the Minister assured that Ghana’s overall power supply remains stable, with the country continuing to export electricity to neighbouring states.

Speaking at the opening of the 2025 West African Mining and Power Expo (WAMPEX) in Accra on Wednesday, May 28, Jinapor reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring reliable energy delivery.

“I’m happy to note that despite the challenges we inherited, the recent report I got is that recent power generation has been stable, and we have even begun exporting some power. What we need to do is to continue to improve the transmission network and the distribution network,” he stated.

“In this regard, I have granted approval to the ECG to, as a matter of urgency, inject about 200 new transformers in our major capital cities in order to ensure that we do not just generate power, but we’re able to transmit power and distribute that to consumers in an effective and efficient manner,” Jinapor added