ECG installs 40 transformers to stabilise power supply in Accra East
The Accra East Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has installed about 40 new power distribution transformers across its eight operational districts to improve supply reliability and enhance customer satisfaction.
The installations, which began earlier in 2026, form part of more than 100 development projects earmarked for the year. The interventions are aimed at strengthening the distribution network, expanding capacity and improving the quality of electricity supply to communities within the region.
Rising demand and outages
In recent months, several communities have experienced intermittent power supply, largely due to overloaded distribution transformers. Many existing transformers serving rapidly growing areas are operating at or near maximum capacity.
Speaking during the technical commissioning of some of the new installations in the Adenta District last Friday, the Regional General Manager for Accra East, Bismark Otoo, said the exercise formed part of strategic measures to address the situation.
He explained that increasing electricity demand had placed significant pressure on the network, with some transformers operating at nearly 90 per cent capacity, contributing to erratic supply in parts of the region.
Network relief measures
Mr Otoo said the newly installed transformers, with capacities ranging between 100kVA and 200kVA, would ease pressure on the existing network. Customers connected to overloaded transformers are being migrated to the new installations to balance the load and improve reliability.
“This intervention will significantly improve voltage levels and ensure safer and more reliable electricity supply to our customers,” he said.
More than 100 communities are expected to benefit from the project, including Adenta Commandos, East Legon Hills, New Legon, Pantang Focos, Adjiringanor, Twumasiwaa, Ogbojo, Kitiwake Gardens, Teshie Kakalika, Okpoi Gonno, Appolonia, Teiman, Ablor Adjei, Ayikuma, Teshie Bush Road, Atomic Down, Oyarifa, Agbogba, Danfa, Haatso Ecomog, School Junction and Teshie, among others.
Further interventions planned
Mr Otoo disclosed that the region had begun processes to install additional transformers in other communities where demand has outstripped existing infrastructure.
“Our objective is to relieve all overloaded transformers within the region to ensure that customers enjoy a stable and quality electricity supply,” he said.
He appealed to customers to exercise patience as the company continues to implement measures to improve service delivery.
Beyond the transformer installations, the region is also undertaking system improvement works, including vegetation control and the creation of new feeders to strengthen the distribution network and further enhance power supply reliability.
