The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Tema Region has undertaken a replacement exercise of 14 faulty transformers across its operational area. This effort aims to enhance electricity supply and service reliability for customers. The replacement took place from October 28 to November 1, 2026, and involved transformers with capacities ranging from 100kVA to 200kVA. These transformers had developed faults, resulting in disruptions to electricity supply to affected customers.
The Tema Region operates through nine districts, with six of them benefiting from the exercise. These districts include Krobo, Ada, Prampram, Afienya, Tema North, and Nungua. The replacement exercise was undertaken to strengthen the Region's High and Medium Voltage networks and improve the reliability of electricity distribution within its operational area. This move is expected to address the challenges with electricity supply that the Region has been experiencing.
According to the Tema Regional General Manager, Ing. Jonathan K. Adjabeng, the Region had experienced challenges with electricity supply due to faulty transformers. Some of these transformers became faulty due to technical challenges and illegal connections. The Region takes its mandate of supplying safe, reliable, and quality electricity seriously and is committed to that. The replacement exercise is a testament to the Region's commitment to resolving issues and improving service delivery.
Ing. Adjabeng further acknowledged that certain issues beyond the Company's control sometimes hinder its efforts. However, he stressed that the Region remains committed to addressing challenges and improving service delivery. The Region's commitment to its duty is paramount, and it will continue to work to ensure that customers receive safe, reliable, and quality electricity.
The replacement exercise is part of the ECG Tema Region's efforts to strengthen its distribution network. The Region has reiterated its commitment to addressing operational challenges and ensuring safe, reliable, and quality electricity supply to customers across its operational area. This move is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of customers in the Region.
The ECG Tema Region's replacement exercise is a significant step towards improving electricity supply in the Region. The Region's customers are expected to benefit from the improved service reliability and safety. The exercise demonstrates the Region's commitment to its customers and its efforts to provide them with the best possible service.
The ECG Tema Region's efforts to improve electricity supply are ongoing. The Region will continue to work to address challenges and improve service delivery. With the replacement of the 14 faulty transformers, the Region is one step closer to achieving its goal of providing safe, reliable, and quality electricity to its customers.
Key points
- The ECG Tema Region replaced 14 faulty transformers to improve electricity supply and reliability for customers.
- The replacement exercise took place from October 28 to November 1, 2026, and involved transformers with capacities ranging from 100kVA to 200kVA.
- The Tema Region operates through nine districts, with six of them benefiting from the exercise.
