Electricity Company of Ghana has invested more than GH¢3 million in the first quarter of 2026 to improve electricity reliability and stabilise power supply across 40 communities within its Accra West operational zone.
The intervention, which covered six operational districts, forms part of a broader programme aimed at addressing transformer overloads, low-voltage incidents, phase outages and recurring supply interruptions affecting densely populated and rapidly expanding urban communities.
Speaking at a technical review meeting in Accra, Accra West Regional General Manager Sariel Etwire said the company remains committed to strengthening network stability and improving service delivery amid rising electricity demand.
According to ECG, increasing pressure on the distribution network has been worsened by illegal connections, vandalism and uncontrolled vegetation growth around power infrastructure.
Transformer Upgrades Across Key Communities
Communities benefiting from the first-quarter intervention include Amasaman, Sarpeiman, Pokrom, Odumase Junction, Gbawe, Anyaa Market and Ablekuma Joma.
In many of these areas, overloaded and damaged transformers were either upgraded or replaced to improve voltage quality and reduce outages.
The Accra West Region has experienced significant population growth in recent years, placing increased pressure on transformers, cables and distribution lines originally designed for lower electricity demand levels.
ECG said the latest exercise forms part of an ongoing large-scale transformer installation and upgrade programme expected to continue across several operational districts.
National Infrastructure Expansion Underway
The investment also aligns with ECG’s wider national infrastructure modernisation strategy announced earlier this year.
Under the programme, the utility plans to invest GH¢3.46 billion to strengthen substations, expand network capacity and modernise electricity distribution infrastructure nationwide.
The broader initiative includes the installation of 2,500 transformers, replacement of deteriorated poles, upgrades to underground cable systems and reinforcement of substations.
ECG says the objective is to reduce overload-related outages, minimise technical losses and improve the resilience of the national distribution grid.
Challenges Beyond Infrastructure
Power reliability continues to be a major concern for households and businesses, especially in fast-growing urban areas where commercial activity and population growth have outpaced infrastructure expansion.
Frequent outages and unstable voltage levels often disrupt businesses, damage electrical appliances and increase operating costs for consumers.
ECG warned that illegal connections and vandalism remain major threats to the network, affecting not only revenue collection but also safety and overall system stability.
The company said long-term improvements in electricity reliability will depend not only on infrastructure investment, but also on stronger enforcement, improved maintenance and faster fault response systems as demand for power continues to rise across the country.
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