Starting today, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has officially commenced a major GH¢240 million infrastructure project to replace and upgrade 12 power transformers across six primary substations in Accra.
The project, approved by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, is designed to double load-handling capacity (from 26 MVA to 39 MVA) to accommodate the rapid growth of residential and industrial areas.
Phase 1 Schedule: April 8 – April 10
The first phase of the upgrade is currently underway and will affect the following communities through Friday, April 10:
Affected Enclaves: Adenta, La, Teshie-Nungua, Nmai-Dzor, Baatsonaa, and Lashibi.
Phased Outages: Most areas will experience six-hour power interruptions during the daytime or overnight periods to allow engineers to safely install the new units.
Specific Areas
Nmai-Dzor Enclave: Parts of Nanakrom, School Junction, Fair Heaven, University Farms, East Legon Hills, and Borteyman.
Lakeside/Katamanso: Lakeside Communities 1, 5, 6, 8, and 9; Katamanso, Amanfrom, and Paradise Estate.
Industrial/Residential: Soja Line, ECG Village, and Regimanuel Estates.
Phase 2 Preview: April 15 – April 17
Following the completion of Phase 1 this weekend, the second round of upgrades will target the Lashibi and Spintex corridors:
Spintex/Baatsonaa: Marina Mall (Spintex), Baatsonaa (Total and Cluster of Schools), and Temple Gate.
Sakumono/Community 18: Sakumono Estates and Village, Community 18, and HFC Estates.
Industrial Areas: Blowchem Industry, Gravel Pit, and Asiedu Nketia Junction.
Infrastructure Impact at a Glance
| Feature | Old Capacity | New Capacity (April 2026) |
| Transformer Unit | 20/26 MVA | 30/39 MVA. |
| Total Transformers | 12 Units | Upgraded/Replaced. |
| Project Cost | — | GH¢ 240 Million. |
| Expected Benefit | Overloaded systems | Stable voltage & reduced outages. |
“Where we have existing substations with only one transformer, we are going to add up to make it two. Each customer is going to experience just six hours of outage during the period of this work.” — Dr. Charles Nii Ayiku, Acting Director of Communications, ECG.
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