The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has assured residents of Kumasi and the wider Ashanti Region of a more stable power supply following the near completion of a power generation project by AKSA Energy at Awomaso.
The assurance comes amid recent power outages that plunged several parts of the region into darkness.
The Ministry has apologised to affected residents, attributing the interruptions to ongoing works aimed at expanding national generation capacity.
Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan Mensah, gave the assurance during a visit to the AKSA Energy plant at Awomaso to inspect progress on the project.
According to him, the first unit of the plant, with a capacity of 47 megawatts, was expected to be connected to the national grid by late afternoon on the day of the visit, providing immediate relief to Kumasi and surrounding areas.
He said a minimum of 120 megawatts would be added to the national generation mix by the close of next week, with the project ultimately expected to deliver up to 141 megawatts when fully completed.
“By next week, all the units will be energised. This will significantly improve power supply in Kumasi and its environs,” Mr. Mensah said, adding that all major installations, including transformers and control systems, had already been tested.
The deputy minister explained that the recent power interruptions were necessary to allow engineers to safely connect the new units to the grid and appealed to residents for patience as the final stages of work are completed.
He noted that Ghana currently has adequate power generation to meet demand but said the government is proactively expanding capacity to prevent future shortages as demand continues to rise.
Mr. Mensah commended AKSA Energy and its partners, including GridCo, for progressing faster than anticipated and reiterated government’s commitment to ensuring reliable electricity supply for homes, businesses and industries nationwide.
He also directed engineers to be mindful of the festive season and ensure clear communication with the public whenever brief power interruptions are required.
“There is a huge commitment from government to keep the lights on, especially during the Christmas festivities,” he said.
Source :www.kumasimail.com
