September 07, 2022
Ghana: ECG Recovers Gh¢3 Million Debt From Customers in Sekondi-Takoradi
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Western Region on Monday recovered GH¢3 million owed by customers in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, in the Western Region. Read more »
September 01, 2022
Ghana: Ghana Includes Nuclear Technology in Power Generation Mix - President
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has now incorporated the inclusion of nuclear technology into the country's power generation mix. Read more »
August 24, 2022
Ghana: Bui Power Authority to Develop Solar Power Plant in Yendi
Plans are far advanced for the development of a 50 megawatt solar plant, in Yendi, in the Northern Region, by the Bui Power Authority (BPA). Read more »
Ghana: Military, Nuaso Residents Clash Again Over Prepaid Meters
Some residents of Nuaso in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality yesterday clashed with military personnel who accompanied staff of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to affix… Read more »
August 23, 2022
Ghana: 'Govt to Provide 3,000 Street Lights for U/W Region'
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said that government will provide 3,000 street lights in the Upper West to be placed at vantage points to curb insecurity in the region. Read more »
August 17, 2022
Ghana: Tariff Increase Not Only Solution
It is now public knowledge that the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has increased the average end-user tariff for electricity by 27.15 per cent and water by 21.55 per… Read more »
August 16, 2022
Ghana: Challenges in Energy Sector Contributes to Economic Crisis - CSOs
The Alliance for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) working on Extractives, Anti-Corruption and Good Governance have indicated that challenges in the energy sector have contributed… Read more »
Ghana: PURC Adjust Tariffs - Electricity up 27.15 Percent, Water 21.55 Percent ... Effective September 1
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has increased the average end-user tariffs for electricity by 27.15 per cent and water by 21.55 per cent, effective September 1,… Read more »
August 15, 2022
Ghana: Energy Minister Calls On Private Sector to Participate in Provision of Electricity Services
The Minister of Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has called for an increased participation of the private sector in the provision of modern electricity services. Read more »
August 12, 2022
Ghana: Revise Resource Extraction Policies ... Energy Analyst Urges African Countries
An energy analyst, Dr Abdulai Darimani, has urged Africa countries to re-examine their policy regime regarding the extraction of natural resources, especially fossil fuel. Read more »
Ghana: Suka Energy Supports Sung Bi'ela Foundation... to Power Deprived Communities
Suka Wind and Solar Energy Limited, leading experts in solar energy and environmental management, has donated a number of solar lanterns to Sung Bi'ela Foundation Ghana, a… Read more »
August 10, 2022
Ghana: Rein in Krobo Youth for Constant Power!
It is no longer rumours that mortuaries in the Yilo Krobo and Lower Manya Krobo Municipalities, with the exception of that of the St. Martin de Porres Hospital at Agormanya, cannot… Read more »
August 09, 2022
Ghana: ECG Clamps Down On Power Theft!! ... Begins Nationwide Checks, Audit, Disconnection of Illegal Electricity
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) yesterday deployed power visibility teams across the country to audit and check on the state of meters as part of efforts to clamp down on… Read more »
July 29, 2022
Ghana: ECG's Action Against Power Theft Laudable
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that effective August 1, which is the coming Monday, it will commence audit of the meters of its customers as part of measures… Read more »
July 28, 2022
Ghana: Power Theft Through Illegal Connection - ECG Gets Tough With Customers ... to Begin Meter Audit From Monday
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will from August 1 commence customers meter audit as part of measures to clamp down on illegal connection and power theft. Read more »
July 27, 2022
Ghana: Govt Expects to Save U.S.$13.2 Billion From Renegotiated Power Contracts - Finance Minister
The government says it could save the country about US$13.2 billion from successful renegotiating of some of the Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Read more »
Ghana: U.S.$284,928 Sustainable Energy Service Centres for 3 Varsities
The Millennium Development Authority in partnership with the Energy Commission has inaugurated three Sustainable Energy Service Centres (SESCS) established in three tertiary… Read more »
Ghana: 'Govt Invests Gh¢2.2 Billion in NABCo Programme'
Approximately GH¢2.2 billion was invested in the National Builder's Corps (NABCo) programme, the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has disclosed, as the initiative comes to… Read more »
Ghana: Save NEDCo From Collapse
The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has announced a monthly loss of GH¢8.5 million in revenue to power theft and non-payment of bills and appealed to… Read more »
Ghana: NEDCo Loses Gh¢8.5 Monthly From Power Theft - MD
The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) says it is losing GH¢ 8.5 million in revenue every month from power theft and non-payment of electricity bills by… Read more »
July 20, 2022
Ghana: New Site for Nuclear Power Plant to Be Named Soon - Dep Energy Minister
The government will soon announce a site and vendor for the development of a nuclear power plant, the Deputy Minister of Energy, Mr William Owuraku Aidoo has hinted. Read more »
July 14, 2022
Ghana: Involve Private Sector in Distribution End of Energy Value Chain - ACEP
The government should involve the private sector in the distribution end of the energy value chain, Policy Lead on Climate Change and Energy Transition at the Africa Centre for… Read more »
July 06, 2022
Ghana: Dep Energy Minster Assures MPs of More Electrification Projects
The Ministry of Energy has given assurance to Members of Parliament from various constituencies across the country that the Ministry was working fervently to connect some of their… Read more »
June 24, 2022
Ghana: ECG Announces Amnesty for Customers Engaged in Illegal Connection
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a month amnesty for all customers engaged in illegal connection to report it for rectification or face sanctions when caught. Read more »
June 21, 2022
Ghana: We're Committed to Developing Ghana, Energy Sector - Dr Oteng-Gyasi
Tropical Cable and Conductor Limited (TCCL) is committed to impacting Ghana positively by continuously investing in new ideas and new products that will be at the cutting edge of… Read more »