Energy Minister: Power supply in Ashanti Region has considerably improved

The Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured residents of the Ashanti Region of significant improvements in power supply, with ongoing energy projects expected to generate approximately 700 megawatts of electricity.

During a working visit to assess the region’s power situation, the minister toured key energy facilities, including the Ameri Power Plant, Cenit, and ASKSA Energy Plants at the Awomaso Bulk Power Supply enclave.

Addressing the media, Jinapor reaffirmed the government’s commitment to stabilizing the power supply in the region.

“The supply situation has been stable, and we are able to export some excess amount of power. But there is still more work to be done. Beyond generating the power, you have to evacuate it, you have to transmit it, and you have to distribute it. And so we are working around the clock to ensure that we address this challenge and ultimately ensure that we have a very reliable supply and delivery of power.”

He also commended the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) for completing the installation of a new transformer, which he noted will play a crucial role in power distribution.

“Let me commend GRIDCo for completing this transformer. It is going to play a very significant role as far as power delivery is concerned. What we witnessed over the past two days has to do with the fact that when you are switching from one transformer to the other, you will have some few challenges”.

“And so let me assure the people of Kumasi that that problem has been resolved, and we look forward to a very improved delivery of power.”

Jinapor’s assurance follows growing concerns over intermittent power outages in Kumasi and surrounding areas. The government’s ongoing investment in power generation and transmission infrastructure is expected to strengthen energy security and ensure a more reliable power supply for residents.

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