The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), has announced that, there will be intermittent power outages across the country in the coming weeks. This, it says, it’s for work on projects, repairs and maintenance purposes.
In a presser by the Company today, it disclosed that, in the weeks to come, GRIDCo and ECG, in partnership with the firms working on the key projects, will adequately inform the public on the outage plans required for completion of the respective works in good time.
“Some intermittent outages are to be expected on the grid in the coming months due to ongoing projects at the Pokuase and Kasoa substations and other transmission lines across the country. However, there is a general willingness and commitment by all stakeholders in the sector to work fervently to reduce the impact it will have on customers in the country.”
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Ghana Has Sufficient Power Generating Capacity
The CEO of GRIDCo, Jonathan Amoako-Baah in the statement reiterated his assurance to consumers that there is sufficient power generation for the country. He then allayed fears by the public that the issue of prolonged power outages popularly known as Dumsor was returning.
Moreover, he said, the recent power outages across the country have created considerable alarm amongst the general public. Especially, the incident on Sunday, March 7th, 2021, which led to a total power system shutdown.
“The general sentiment, undoubtedly, is the fear of a return to perennial power outages, popularly known as “Dumsor” which defined a period in the country in times past. Let me say this: Dumsor is not coming back. Indeed, the nature of the power system value chain, makes that impossible.”
Jonathan Amoako Baah
He said, GRIDCo, as a crucial part of the entire value chain, overseeing matters on the transmission aspect of the process, is assuring the country and all related stakeholders that none of the key participants in the value chain is resting on their oars. In an effort to maintain stability, accessibility, consistency and reliability of power supply at all times.
Ensuring Energy Stability In The Country
GRIDCo in ensuring stability says, work is currently underway to fix certain incidental problems in the power system. The power company revealed that, External partners such as the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA); European Commission, through the French Development Agency , Siemens and others are supporting government to resolve key issues in the sector.
Furthermore, GRIDCo affirmed government’s decision to relocate the Ameri Power Plant, to Kumasi by the first quarter of next year.
This, its says, is to permanently address the intermittent power outages being experienced by residents in Kumasi and its environs. It will also transform power delivery in the region and northern Ghana.
Engaging Relevant Stakeholders
He said GRIDCo as a key player in the energy sector will welcome comments and inputs from all relevant stakeholders. And also comments from the general public to advance the industry.
“There is a concerted effort to transform the sector. And it will be reductive for the recent interruptions to be attributed to a lack of funding from the Government of Ghana. GRIDCo is always ready for a transparent engagement on matters concerning its role in the sector.”
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