The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has revealed that the Ashanti Region is poised to become a significant hub for power generation, with several key energy projects set to deliver an estimated 700 megawatts of electricity upon completion.

He announced during a visit to the region, where he assessed the local power supply challenges.

As part of his tour, the Minister visited several important facilities, including the Ameri Power Plant, Cenit, and ASKSA Energy Plants within the Awomaso Bulk Power Supply enclave.

Speaking to the press after his tour, he reassured residents that efforts are already underway to stabilise the region’s power supply.

“The supply situation has been stable, and we are even able to export some excess power,” he stated. “However, there is still work to be done. Power generation is only part of the equation. We must also focus on evacuating, transmitting, and distributing the electricity. Rest assured, we are working tirelessly to address these challenges, ensuring that the supply and delivery of power are reliable in the long term.”

He also praised the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) for completing the installation of a new transformer, which, he emphasised, would play a vital role in enhancing power delivery.

“I must commend GRIDCo for successfully completing this transformer. It will be crucial in improving the power supply. Over the past two days, there were some challenges related to the switch from one transformer to another, but I assure the people of Kumasi that these issues have been resolved. We can now look forward to a much more stable power supply.”

These comments come as Kumasi and surrounding areas have been facing sporadic power outages, raising concerns about the reliability of the region's energy supply.

The government's ongoing commitment to expanding power generation and strengthening transmission infrastructure is seen as a vital step towards ensuring long-term energy security for the region.