{
  "id": 19691675,
  "title": "ECG Upgrades Offinso Primary Substation Transformer to Improve Supply",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/ecg-upgrades-offinso-primary-substation-transformer-to-improve-supply",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-12T19:13:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/ecg-upgrades-offinso-primary-substation-transformer-to-improve-supply/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has begun a significant transformer capacity upgrade at the Offinso Primary Substation in response to persistent power supply issues in the Barekese-Offinso area. The project replaces the existing 10MVA transformer with a 20MVA unit, aimed at doubling the substation's load capacity, stabilizing voltage levels, and meeting the growing electricity demand of the region. ECG's Ashanti Sub-Transmission division is executing the installation to reinforce the local distribution network and prevent overloads. The upgrade addresses public concerns over frequent power outages and low voltage in the Ashanti Region. This initiative is part of a larger regional infrastructure overhaul by ECG and the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), which includes a sub-transmission line from Adoato to Barekese and capacity upgrades at various points across the region. ECG has called on residents to cooperate during the transition to protect electrical installations.",
  "summary": "By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), through its Ashanti Sub-Transmission division, has commenced a major transformer capacity upgrade at the Offinso Primary Substation to resolve persistent power supply challenges across the Barekese-Offinso enclave. The ongoing technical exercise involves replacing the existing 10MVA transformer with a higher-capacity 20MVA unit.…",
  "key_points": [
    "ECG upgrades Offinso Primary Substation transformer to 20MVA capacity",
    "Project aims to stabilize voltage and meet growing electricity demand",
    "Upgrade part of larger regional infrastructure overhaul by ECG and GRIDCo"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}