The African Institute of Energy and Sustainability (AIES) has called for urgent reforms in Ghana's energy sector, highlighting the need for transparency, sustainable policies, and political accountability to ensure reliable power supply.
In a recent report, the AIES stressed that while Ghana's installed generation capacity of 5,492 MW exceeds the system's peak demand of 3,848 MW (Energy Commission, 2024), persistent financial inefficiencies continue to undermine the sector's stability.
The organization noted that Ghana's energy sector debt reached $2.5 billion by the end of 2024, necessitating swift intervention to avert another power crisis akin to the 2013-2016 "dumsor" period.
The report criticized the politicization of energy challenges by successive governments and emphasized that "political rhetoric does not keep the lights on; proactive measures and strategic financial management do." Key Recommendations The AIES outlined several measures to address the sector's inefficiencies and ensure sustainable energy governance: 1.
