The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will commence a major transformer replacement and upgrade exercise in selected parts of Accra, next month, as part of efforts to improve power supply reliability and capacity.
The exercise, which has received approval from the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, will involve the replacement and upgrading of 12 power transformers across six primary substations located in Adenta, La, Teshie-Nungua, Nmai-Dzor, Baatsonaa and Lashibi.
According to ECG, the transformers will be upgraded from 20/26 MVA to 30/39 MVA, a move expected to significantly boost load-handling capacity and reduce system overloads in rapidly growing communities.
The first phase of the programme is scheduled to take place from April 8 to April 10, 2026 starting with works at the Nmai-Dzor substation.
A second phase at the Lashibi substation will follow from April 15 to April 17, 2026.
ECG indicated that the upgrade works will require planned power outages in affected areas to ensure the safety of personnel and the successful execution of the project. The outages will be implemented in phases, with different groups of communities experiencing interruptions lasting up to six hours at scheduled intervals.
Areas expected to be affected during the Nmai-Dzor phase include parts of Nanakrom, School Junction, East Legon Hills, Borteyman, Lakeside communities, Katamanso, Amanfrom and surrounding areas. In the Lashibi phase, outages will impact communities around Sakumono, Spintex, Community 18 and 19, Baatsonaa and adjoining areas.
ECG said a detailed timetable outlining outage periods and affected locations will be published through its official communication channels to guide residents and businesses.
The company assured customers that every effort would be made to minimise disruptions, urging the public to take note of the schedules and make the necessary arrangements.
It described the upgrade programme as a critical step towards strengthening electricity infrastructure, improving system resilience and delivering a more stable and efficient power supply nationwide.
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