The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has raised fresh concerns about the mounting pressure on the national grid, revealing that electricity demand in the capital alone can consume the entire generation capacity of the Akosombo Dam.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme, ECG’s Director of Communications, William Boateng, disclosed that Accra’s electricity load now exceeds 1,000 megawatts during peak periods — a level that places significant strain on infrastructure.
According to him, Ghana is currently within its high-demand season, which spans from December to March, a period marked by increased residential and commercial consumption. Accra remains the biggest pressure point on the grid, with Kumasi also recording similar stress levels.
To address the growing demand and prevent widespread outages, ECG has intensified infrastructure upgrades. More than 100 transformers supplied by the Ministry of Energy have already been installed in heavily loaded areas, with additional units being procured to reinforce the system.
Mr. Boateng acknowledged customer frustrations over recent power interruptions but stressed that the situation does not signal a return to the era of “dumsor.” He explained that most outages stem from localised faults, ongoing maintenance works, and in some instances, poor workmanship on low-voltage lines.
He assured the public that both ECG and the Ministry of Energy are actively working to stabilise supply and improve reliability as demand continues to surge in major urban centres.
