The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced plans to commence a major transformer replacement and upgrade exercise in selected parts of Accra.
A statement issued by Dr Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, Acting Director of Communications, ECG, said this was based on approval from Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister of Energy and Green Transition.
It said this intervention forms part of ongoing efforts to enhance the reliability, stability, and capacity of electricity supply across the country.
The statement said the exercise would begin with the replacement and upgrade of 12 power transformers across six primary substations located in Adenta, La, Teshie-Nungua, Nmai-Dzor, Baatsonaa, and Lashibi.
It said these transformers would be upgraded from 20/26 MVA to 30/39 MVA,
significantly improving load-handling capability and reducing system overloads in these fastgrowing communities.
The statement said the first phase of the programme was scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 8th April 2026, and was expected to be completed by Friday, 10th April 2026.
“To ensure the safety of ECG personnel and the successful execution of the work, the exercise will involve brief planned power outages in the affected areas,” the statement said.
“A detailed schedule outlining the planned activities, expected durations, outage periods, and the specific communities to be impacted has been prepared. It will be made available through ECG’s official communication channels and other appropriate platforms.
The statement said ECG assures customers that every effort would be made to minimise the duration and impact of these outages.
It said residents and businesses in the affected areas were kindly advised to take note of the published schedules and make the necessary arrangements.
It noted that this upgrade programme represents a critical step toward strengthening infrastructure, improving system resilience, and delivering a more reliable and efficient electricity service to
all customers.
“ECG appreciates the patience, understanding, and cooperation of the public as it undertakes these essential improvements,” the statement said.
GNA
