President of the African Electrotechnical and Standardization Commission (AFSEC), Bernard Modey, has called for a regional electricity market for member countries.
MiDA inaugurates energy service centers
The Ministry of Energy has reacted to a recent comment by Dr. Kwabena Donkor, a former Minister of the sector, that the power outage crisis popularly referred to as "dumsor" will return if urgent steps were not taken.
‘Dumsor’ is never coming back – Energy Ministry to Kwabena Donkor
7th April, 2022 The Ministry of Energy has reacted to a recent comment by Dr. Kwabena Donkor, a former Minister of the sector, that the power outage crisis popularly referred to as "dumsor" will return if urgent steps were not taken. In a press statement dated April 7, 2022, issued by the...
Cheapest electricity cost: Ghana ranked 1st, 9th in West Africa, Africa
20th June 2022 Ghana has been ranked 1st in West Africa and 9th in Africa with the cheapest cost of electricity for households. According to Global Petrol Prices. Com, the country is also ranked 27th in the world. The rankings are coming at a time when the utility tariff...
GRIDCo to spend US$990m to build a robust transmission system
20th June 2022 The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) says it will need US$990.53million to build a robust transmission system that will ensure the delivery of reliable power, minimize system interruptions, lower transmission losses, and meet increasing demand, according to the company’s 2022-2027 tariff proposal. The amount is for implementing...
Ghana Power Compact II helped to increase power reliability, supply capacity – SMEC
Consultant responsible for the Millennium Development Authority, MiDA’s Ghana Power Compact II, SMEC says the compact has helped to increase power reliability and supply capacity for the country. The Ghana Power Compact, funded by the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA), appointed SMEC to support, assist and represent MiDA by assuming full...
Pursue energy transition in a sustainable manner – Stakeholders urge Government
7th June, 2022 The National Energy Transition Committee has in the past few days engaged several targeted stakeholders in its bid to seek input towards the development of a National Energy Transition Plan. This follows regional public consultations in all the 16 regional capitals, after the Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu...