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VRA rebounds from GH¢106m loss to GH¢88m profit

By Mabel Adorkor Annang After recording a net loss of GH¢106 million in 2024, the Volta River Authority (VRA) returned to profitability in 2025, posting a net profit of GH¢88 million. The recovery came despite a 4 per cent decline in electricity revenue, which fell to GH¢8.95 billion from GH¢9.29 billion in 2024. Speaking at […]

The Volta River Authority (VRA) moved from a net loss of GH¢106 million in 2024 to a profit of GH¢88 million in 2025, despite a 4 percent decrease in electricity revenue. CEO Ing. Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo cited cost controls, lower financial expenses, and a reversal of foreign exchange losses as key factors in the improved performance.

The higher power supply was attributed to stronger-than-expected generation from both hydro and thermal facilities. Lower sales were balanced by tight cost discipline and favorable macroeconomic conditions. Total electricity generation in Ghana reached 27,023 gigawatt-hours in 2025, with VRA supplying 48 percent of the total.

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