Government procures over 2,000 transformers as Ghana’s electricity access hits 89.13% – Energy Minister

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that the government has procured more than 2,000 transformers to strengthen electricity distribution, improve power reliability and support growing demand across the country.

He said the investment formed part of broader interventions in generation, transmission and distribution aimed at improving the stability and efficiency of Ghana’s power system.

Looking towards 2027, the minister said the government would focus on translating plans and commitments into measurable outcomes, while expanding electricity access and ensuring that additional generation capacity was delivered in line with growing demand.