The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has stepped up investments in critical power infrastructure as part of sustained efforts to guarantee reliable electricity supply across the country.

The ongoing investment programme covers key components of the electricity distribution value chain, including bulk supply points, high-voltage transmission lines, primary substations, power transformers, distribution transformers, low-voltage networks and customer metering systems.

Head of Public Relations for ECG Ashanti Sub-Transmission, Collins Manu, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to sustaining reliable power supply to support national development.

According to him, the upgrades are critical to strengthening the distribution network, improving system efficiency and meeting Ghana’s growing energy demand.

“Our commitment is simple: to provide safe, reliable and quality electricity to support national development and meet the growing energy needs of the country,” Mr Manu said.

He explained that this vision continues to guide ECG’s operational and investment decisions, reflecting the leadership focus of the Managing Director of ECG, Ing. Kwame Kpekpena.

Mr Manu added that beyond infrastructure expansion, ECG is prioritising routine maintenance and system upgrades to enhance network resilience and minimise power interruptions.

Addressing the recent power disturbances experienced in parts of the Ashanti Region, he clarified that the outage was caused by upstream technical challenges beyond ECG’s immediate distribution operations.

“The outage in Ashanti was due to upstream technical challenges, and ECG promptly liaised with relevant stakeholders to ensure swift restoration of power,” he explained.

“We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused and appreciate the patience and understanding of our customers,” he added.