Kumasi power grid upgrade nears completion as GRIDCo's transmission line reaches 70% done
Ghana's electricity transmission operator GRIDCo advances major infrastructure project to boost power reliability in Kumasi region.
Kumasi power upgrade hits 70% completion; planned blackouts start Friday as GRIDCo finishes transmission line work
GRIDCo completes majority of Kumasi transmission line upgrade; planned outages begin October 30 to enable final conductor stringing work.
Fire at Mallam Substation plunges parts of Accra into darkness; GRIDCo restoring power
A transformer fire at GRIDCo's Mallam Substation knocked out electricity to several Accra communities early Wednesday.
Accra's Power Crisis: GRIDCo battles to restore electricity after Mallam Substation inferno
GRIDCo restores partial power to Accra following a transformer fire at Mallam Substation that knocked out supply across multiple communities.
GRIDCo launches probe into Mallam Substation transformer fire that disrupted Accra power supply
A transformer fire at Mallam Substation in early October disrupted electricity to parts of Accra, prompting GRIDCo investigation.
Ghana's Energy Minister Pushes GRIDCo to Boost Power Grid Reliability Through Maintenance and Tech
Energy Minister directs GRIDCo to strengthen preventive maintenance and adopt innovative technologies for improved power system reliability.
Ghana's Government Pledges Major Push to Boost Power Generation as Grid Stability Remains Priority
Authorities commit to expanding generation capacity and improving grid reliability through enhanced maintenance protocols.
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ECG and GRIDCo commit to fixing power supply crisis at Barekese Water Treatment Plant
Ghana's electricity and grid operators pledge swift action to resolve voltage instability threatening water supply to Kumasi residents.
GRIDCo Announces Sunday Power Cuts Across Greater Accra on August 23
Electricity distribution company GRIDCo has scheduled maintenance work affecting multiple Greater Accra locations next Sunday.
Greater Accra faces 15-hour blackout as GRIDCo replaces critical Ashaiman transmission tower
GRIDCo shuts down power across parts of Greater Accra on Sunday to repair damaged infrastructure at Ashaiman.
GRIDCo issues final warning to illegal occupants of power transmission corridors
Ghana's power grid operator demands encroachers vacate transmission line rights-of-way within 30 days or face enforcement.
GRIDCo Confirms Early Morning Power System Failure Plunges Ghana Into Darkness
A nationwide blackout struck Ghana on 29 July 2026 after a power system disturbance triggered simultaneous plant shutdowns across the national grid.