Tag: Power sector

ECG and NEDCo have proposed a new tariff to fund street lighting while also seeking steep hikes in electricity tariffs.

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has declared its preparedness for the rollout of the 24-hour economy policy, with its Chief Executive Officer, Seth Twum Akwaboah, affirming that the industrial ...

Ghana’s energy sector is facing a dire financial crisis, with the government set to pay a staggering $1.1 billion to ENI in 2025 alone.  This payment covers monthly invoices, letter ...

Frequent power grid collapses in Nigeria continue to disrupt economic activities and public services, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable solutions.   Energy experts and policymakers have pointed to decentralization ...

Ghana's power sector has long been a focal point for development and reform efforts, aiming to enhance efficiency and reliability to support economic growth and alleviate poverty. However, recent events ...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Ghana to undertake significant reforms aimed at enabling utility service providers to recover their costs effectively, ensuring reliable and sustainable power for homes ...

The Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in Ghana have issued a warning about the imminent exacerbation of challenges within the country's power sector, highlighting a potential debt accumulation of around USD$1.8 ...

In an innovative recourse to revamp the nation's power sector, the Akufo-Addo administration in Ghana has launched an extensive renovation initiative, with the replacement of 1963 transformers and pylons, according ...

Executive Director at the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Benjamin Boakye, has expressed the need for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to be transparent and accountable in its ...

Former President, John Dramani Mahama, has disclosed that the power sector presents an opportunity for Korean Investments in Africa. According to him, Korea has become a world-class model for leapfrogging ...