Accra: The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced plans to install approximately 1,500 new transformers across the nation by the end of March 2026 to strengthen the country's power distribution network.
According to Ghana Web, this initiative aims to stabilize the electricity supply and address power fluctuations across the nation, with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) taking the lead in deploying these transformers. Dr. Jinapor made this announcement during the launch of ECG's new corporate strategy in Accra, highlighting this intervention as a critical step towards improving electricity distribution and meeting the increasing demands of consumers.
Dr. Jinapor emphasized the importance of stable electricity, especially amid rising tariffs, and noted that the government has stepped in to finance the acquisition of the transformers, recognizing that ECG might face financial challenges in carrying out the project. He stressed that consumers expect reliable electricity, particularly when tariffs are increasing, and reiterated that power outages should not occur as soon as consumers connect to the grid.
He also highlighted the capital-intensive nature of the energy sector, which necessitates thorough procurement processes for infrastructure like transformers. The deployment of the new transformers is set to begin by the end of March, with plans to replace some aging equipment to enhance the reliability of the network.
The Acting Managing Director of ECG, Julius Kpekpena, described the new corporate strategy as a roadmap to transform the company's operational efficiency and financial sustainability. The strategy focuses on operational modernization, the integration of technology for improved service delivery, and initiatives to increase revenue mobilization.
ECG will also enhance efforts to combat power theft and illegal connections, as part of broader reforms aimed at improving power reliability and restoring financial discipline within Ghana's electricity distribution sector.