ECG rolls out transformer upgrades to boost power supply in Accra
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a major transformer replacement and upgrade exercise in parts of Accra aimed at improving power supply reliability and reducing system overloads.
The intervention, approved by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, will involve the replacement and upgrading of 12 power transformers across six primary substations in Adenta, La, Teshie-Nungua, Nmai-Dzor, Baatsonaa and Lashibi.
According to the ECG, the transformers will be upgraded from 20/26 MVA to 30/39 MVA, a move expected to significantly increase load-handling capacity in fast-growing communities and minimise outages caused by overstretched infrastructure.
The first phase of the exercise is scheduled to run from April 8 to April 10, 2026, with subsequent works planned for mid-April in other locations, including Lashibi.
As part of the upgrade process, the ECG has indicated that there will be planned power outages in affected areas to ensure the safety of personnel and facilitate the installation works. The outages will be implemented in phases across different communities and time blocks, with some areas expected to experience interruptions lasting up to six hours at a time.
Communities likely to be affected during the initial phase include parts of East Legon Hills, Nanakrom, Lakeside, Katamanso, Borteyman and surrounding areas, while later phases will impact sections of Spintex, Sakumono, Community 18 and adjoining neighbourhoods.
The ECG said it has prepared a detailed timetable outlining the specific areas and durations of the outages, which will be communicated through its official platforms to allow residents and businesses to plan accordingly.
Despite the expected inconvenience, the company assured customers that efforts would be made to minimise disruption and complete the works within the stipulated timelines.
The upgrade programme forms part of broader efforts to strengthen Ghana’s power distribution infrastructure and deliver a more stable and efficient electricity supply across the capital and beyond.
