ECG Boosts Power Grid with 200+ Locally-Made Transformers
Ghana’s power infrastructure receives a significant upgrade as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) installs over 200 new transformers nationwide. The Ministry of Energy announced this major distribution enhancement project designed to strengthen electricity supply across the country.
Richmond Rockson, spokesperson for the Ministry of Energy, revealed that ECG has procured more than 200 Ghana-manufactured transformers specifically to improve power distribution networks. The locally-produced equipment represents a substantial investment in the nation’s electrical infrastructure.
The transformer installation project addresses ongoing electricity distribution challenges that have affected communities throughout Ghana. These new units will expand ECG’s capacity to deliver reliable power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across multiple regions.
The initiative highlights Ghana’s growing focus on domestic manufacturing capabilities within the energy sector. By sourcing transformers locally, the project supports national industrial development while reducing dependence on imported electrical equipment.
ECG’s infrastructure upgrade comes as the utility company works to modernize Ghana’s aging power distribution system. The 200+ transformers will help reduce power outages and improve voltage stability in areas previously experiencing supply issues.
The Ministry of Energy has not disclosed the total cost of the transformer procurement or the specific timeline for completing installations. However, the project represents one of ECG’s largest recent investments in distribution infrastructure improvements.
