{
  "id": 4850917,
  "title": "Ghana’s power sector losing 27% of electricity supplied – Electrical Engineer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/ghanas-power-sector-losing-27-of-electricity-supplied-electrical",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T11:15:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghanas-power-sector-losing-27-of-electricity-supplied-electrical-engineer/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's electrical engineer Hesford Quaye-Larbi has highlighted financial weakness as a major issue facing the country's power sector, with technical and commercial losses from the distribution system being a significant factor. According to Quaye-Larbi, distribution companies are finding it difficult to recover revenue for a large portion of the electricity supplied to consumers. As of the latest data, system losses are estimated at around 27%. Quaye-Larbi explained that when distribution companies receive electricity for sale but lose a significant amount before it can be recovered, their ability to meet financial obligations is compromised. For instance, if a company receives 100 units of electricity but loses 27 units, it can only generate revenue from the remaining 73 units, resulting in a loss. This revenue shortfall places a greater financial burden on the power sector, as distribution companies are still required to pay payments to independent power producers and other electricity suppliers. The financial challenges faced by these companies could also impact government revenue, as weaker state-owned institutions may struggle to fulfill their tax obligations. Quaye-Larbi emphasized the need to focus on reducing electricity losses and improving revenue collection to restore financial stability to the sector. He noted that reducing the current level of losses could generate substantial additional resources for the sector without the immediate need for higher electricity tariffs. He also called for investment in transmission and distribution infrastructure to minimize technical losses and enhance the efficiency of electricity delivery.",
  "summary": "Electrical Engineer at Electricity Company of Ghana Limited, Hesford Quaye-Larbi has identified financial weakness as a major challenge confronting Ghana’s power sector, warning that persistent electricity losses are limiting the ability of distribution companies to generate enough revenue to meet their financial obligations.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "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."
}