ECG to limit planned power outages in Ashanti to two days a week

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is taking steps to reduce planned power outages in the Ashanti Region to just two days per week. The company’s Operations Division in the Ashanti Sub-Transmission sector is implementing new measures, as announced by General Manager Ing. Kofi Apau Ohenese during a meeting with regional leaders.

These measures aim to limit maintenance outages to one per feeder each month, and to only target specific sections of the network that require work instead of shutting down entire feeders. Ing. Ohenese explained that by isolating sections of long feeders closer to fault locations, power outages can be prevented from affecting a larger number of consumers.

The company believes these adjustments will enhance the customer experience, extend the lifespan of its major network equipment, and allow for greater electricity sales to customers. However, Ing. Ohenese noted that emergency faults may still require immediate power interruptions, and urged operational teams to adopt more targeted and efficient maintenance approaches without compromising essential maintenance work.