The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that it will be undertaking scheduled power outages in parts of Accra (east and west), Tema, and the Ashanti Region from Monday, September 28. The outages, which are scheduled to take place from 9:00am to 4:00pm in most affected areas, are necessary for maintenance works and system upgrades. According to ECG, the exercise is aimed at fixing faults and improving electricity reliability.
The power outages are linked to technical challenges within the power distribution’s network, with maintenance works scheduled to begin in various communities. ECG has announced that the exercise will commence from Monday, September 28, and timelines may differ in some locations. The power distributor explained that the temporary interruption is necessary to enable engineers to carry out urgent repairs and system upgrades aimed at improving service reliability and preventing further faults.
The scheduled maintenance is part of a series of planned and emergency maintenance operations announced in recent weeks as ECG works to stabilise electricity supply and address challenges within its distribution infrastructure. Ghana’s power sector has experienced steady growth in electricity demand over the years, placing increasing pressure on transmission and distribution systems. Continuous investments in maintenance works, recent transformer upgrades earlier this year, and network improvements remain essential to improving reliability and reducing unexpected outages.
The outages are expected to affect businesses that depend heavily on electricity during normal working hours, particularly as the outages will occur through most parts of the daytime period. The power distributor apologized for any inconvenience caused. ECG has attached specific schedules for affected areas, which will help residents and businesses prepare for the outages.
The maintenance works are crucial in ensuring a stable and reliable power supply in the affected areas. ECG has assured that the exercise will help prevent further faults and improve the overall reliability of the power distribution system. The company has been working to address challenges within its distribution infrastructure, and this maintenance work is a significant step in that direction.
The affected areas include parts of Accra (east and west), Tema, and the Ashanti Region. Residents and businesses in these areas are advised to plan accordingly and take necessary precautions to minimize the impact of the outages. ECG has urged the public to bear with them as they work to improve the power distribution system.
The Electricity Company of Ghana has been working to improve its services and address challenges within its distribution infrastructure. The scheduled maintenance works are a testament to the company's commitment to providing a stable and reliable power supply to its customers. The exercise is expected to be completed within a few days, and normal power supply is expected to resume shortly after.
Key points
- The scheduled power outages will take place from September 28, 2026, from 9:00am to 4:00pm in most affected areas.
- The outages are necessary for maintenance works and system upgrades aimed at improving electricity reliability.
- The affected areas include parts of Accra (east and west), Tema, and the Ashanti Region.
