GRIDCo to install 145MVA transformer at Kumasi substation to boost power reliability – Energy Ministry

Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond RocksonThe Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) will replace one of the existing transformers at the Kumasi (Ahodwo) Substation with a higher-capacity unit as part of ongoing efforts to improve electricity supply in Kumasi and the Ashanti Region.

The Ministry said the final phase of construction is expected to be completed within three months and expressed confidence that the improvements will provide a more resilient and higher-capacity electricity network capable of supporting the long-term development of Kumasi and the Ashanti Region.

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition announced the upgrade in a press release issued on July 16, ahead of the commencement of the final phase of the Kumasi–Anwomaso Transmission Line Upgrade Project on July 20.