Power Systems Economist, Dr.
Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, has said that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) faces significant technical and operational challenges, with system losses hovering around 20%. The majority of these losses, he said, are technical, stemming from aged infrastructure and inadequate monitoring systems.
Dr Apertorgbor said that ECG's persistent operational inefficiencies, reflected in high system losses, threaten Ghana's energy security and economic growth. "Technical losses, primarily due to voltage leakage from aging infrastructure, and operational inefficiencies such as power theft exacerbate the problem," he said in an article analysing the challenges of the ECG.
He added that "Addressing these challenges requires a two-fold approach: upgrading infrastructure and adopting advanced monitoring technology." Below is his full article… Invest in Technology for Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Turnaround & Sustainabilit The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) faces significant technical and operational challenges, with system losses hovering around 20%.
