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ASEC calls on GRIDCO to publish comprehensive report on power outages, prevention measures and future rollback plan
August 21, 2026
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ASEC calls on GRIDCO to publish comprehensive report on power outages, prevention measures and future rollback plan

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Key Points

  • The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) is demanding a comprehensive technical report from GRIDCo on recent widespread power outages in Ghana.
  • GRIDCo attributed the latest disturbance to a fault on the Akosombo Volta transmission line and is currently conducting an investigation.
  • ASEC's requested report should cover root cause analysis, protection system performance, lessons learned, preventive measures, grid resilience and redundancy, and a recovery plan.
  • ASEC advocates for a shift from reactive maintenance to a predictive, preventive, and resilience-based grid management culture for Ghana's power system.
  • The centre stresses the importance of transparency and accountability, urging GRIDCo to publish its findings and a timeline for corrective actions.

Why This Matters

Frequent and widespread power outages disrupt businesses and households, imposing significant economic costs and undermining public confidence in Ghana's critical infrastructure. A resilient and transparently managed national grid is fundamental for the country's economic stability, industrial operations, and overall development. Addressing these issues proactively is crucial for Ghana's future.

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