By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy
The Electricity Company of Ghana has attributed the spate of unplanned outages plaguing parts of the country to a fragile distribution network characterized by ageing infrastructure, deteriorated cables, and chronically overloaded transformers.
In a statement released on Tuesday, April 28, the utility provider conceded that its infrastructure is buckling under sustained strain, disrupting power supply to consumers nationwide.
To arrest the decline, ECG disclosed that it has partnered with government to launch an aggressive, phased intervention dubbed the Transformer Upgrade and Replacement Programme.
The ambitious initiative will see more than 2,500 transformers installed across ECG’s operational zones to augment capacity and fortify the stability of the national grid.
“Efforts are underway to resolve the situation through a major nationwide intervention being carried out in collaboration with the government,” the statement read.
ECG cautioned that scheduled outages may be inevitable as installation works intensify, but pledged to notify the public ahead of any planned disruptions.
The power distributor extended an unreserved apology for the inconvenience, assuring customers that technical teams are working relentlessly to restore supply and mitigate further disruptions.
“We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and kindly ask for the patience of affected customers. Our teams are working diligently to reach all affected areas,” ECG said.
Consumers grappling with unplanned outages have been urged to lodge reports via the ECG hotline on 0302611611 for swift redress.
Reaffirming its mandate, ECG underscored that the ongoing upgrades are pivotal to bolstering the resilience of the national distribution network.
The company reiterated its unwavering commitment to delivering a reliable and consistent power supply, noting that the modernization exercise is critical to ending the cycle of erratic outages.