Ghana lacks sufficient power generation redundancy – Energy Minister
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has expressed concern about the lack of sufficient redundancy in Ghana’s power generation system, saying it has affected the country’s ability to ensure a reliable electricity supply. He said the Ministry and its agencies were working to restore the Volta River Authority’s (VRA) idle plants […]
Ghana's Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has voiced concerns over the insufficient redundancy in the country's power generation system, which has impacted the nation's ability to provide a consistent electricity supply. The Ministry, along with its agencies, is actively working to reactivate idle plants and ensure the Akosombo Hydroelectric Dam operates at full capacity to meet consumer demand and reduce reliance on costly private-sector power generation.
Jinapor made these remarks at the opening ceremony of the 2026 edition of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition's Annual Review Meeting in Ho. He acknowledged the current challenge of having insufficient redundancy in the generation sector and expressed a desire to procure more power, but emphasized the need to prioritize the country's financial interests and take decisions that protect its financial wellbeing.
Jinapor expressed confidence in the restoration of idle power plants, stating that it would help improve electricity supply, although he acknowledged the challenges that might arise. He assured that efforts to bring idle plants online, particularly in collaboration with the Volta River Authority, would eventually lead to reliable and affordable power supply.
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