23 ECG Staff trained in Hotspot Detection to reduce unplanned power outages

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has provided intensive training to 23 technicians and engineers in the Ashanti Sub-Transmission Region on Infrared Thermography. The two-day refresher course, held in Kumasi, aimed to equip participants with the skills to detect abnormal heat, or 'hotspots,' on electrical infrastructure before they escalate into significant faults.

Utilizing thermal imaging cameras, the initiative falls under ECG's broader strategy to improve operational efficiency and reliability of electricity supply in the Ashanti Region. The course, blending classroom theory and practical field exercises, was inaugurated by the Acting General Manager of Ashanti Sub-Transmission, Ing. Christopher Anafo, and led by Ing.

Randy Delanyo Adjorlolo from ECG Head Office in Accra. Ing. Adjorlolo emphasized that the two-day training is a proactive step towards strengthening ECG's preventive maintenance culture. According to Ing. Edem Evans Agra, Sub-station and Switchgear Maintenance Manager, the technology will facilitate early corrective action, reducing unexpected equipment failures, minimizing power interruptions, and extending the lifespan of critical assets.

Head of Public Relations for Ashanti Sub-Transmission, Collins Manu, noted that the initiative aligns with ECG's ongoing network improvement efforts. "While the Company invests in network upgrades, Ashanti Sub-Transmission is also working proactively to identify and mitigate potential faults before they affect customers," he said.