{
  "id": 10206468,
  "title": "Energy Commission warns against unqualified electricians as solar, EV adoption grows",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/energy-commission-warns-against-unqualified-electricians-as-solar-ev",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T11:43:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/energy-commission-warns-against-unqualified-electricians-as-solar-ev-adoption-grows"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Ghana Energy Commission has issued a warning to consumers and businesses about the risks associated with improper electrical installations, as the country expands its use of solar energy and electric vehicle (EV) charging systems. The Commission emphasized the importance of engaging certified electrical professionals to ensure installations meet approved safety and technical standards. At a recent ceremony in Takoradi, the Commission inducted 180 newly certified electrical professionals, including domestic, commercial, and industrial electricians, as well as inspectors trained to verify completed electrical installations. Nana Kwame Yeboah, Assistant Manager for Inspections and Enforcement at the Energy Commission, highlighted that these certified professionals are equipped to install electric vehicle charging stations, rooftop solar systems, and solar plants. Ing. Dr. Emmanuel Kobina Appiah, a Senior Lecturer at Takoradi Technical University, stressed the need for proper electrical design and installation to prevent electrical faults and fire outbreaks, particularly as EV adoption grows in Ghana. Dr. Appiah also called for strict compliance with established electrical standards to ensure the safe development of Ghana's emerging EV infrastructure.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}