The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a scheduled power outage affecting parts of the Ashanti Region on Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14, 2026, to facilitate major electricity transmission infrastructure upgrades by the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo).
The planned electricity interruption forms part of ongoing efforts to improve power supply reliability, strengthen Ghana’s electricity transmission network and enhance energy distribution capacity in the Ashanti Region.
GRIDCo to Upgrade Anwomaso–Ridge Bulk Supply Point Transmission Line
According to ECG, the temporary power outage will allow GRIDCo to continue upgrading the Anwomaso to Ridge Bulk Supply Point transmission line.
The project involves replacing the existing 364MVA single-circuit transmission line with a modern double-circuit transmission system rated at 2 × 488MVA, providing a combined capacity of 976MVA.
The upgrade is expected to strengthen electricity transmission capacity, improve network reliability and support a more stable power supply to consumers in the region.
ECG Power Outage Schedule for November 13 and 14
The scheduled electricity interruption will take place as follows:
- Friday, November 13, 2026
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Outage time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.
Residents and businesses in the affected communities are advised to make the necessary preparations ahead of the scheduled power interruption.
Areas to Be Affected by the Planned Power Outage
ECG has listed the following communities in the Ashanti Region as areas expected to experience temporary electricity supply interruptions:
- Naachiaa
- Sawuah
- Kotei
- Nahinso
- Deduako
- Kodiekrom
- Twumduase
- Kuwait and surrounding communities.
Electricity consumers in these locations should plan their daily activities accordingly, particularly businesses, shops, offices and households that depend on a continuous power supply.
ECG Appeals for Public Cooperation
The Electricity Company of Ghana has apologised to customers and the general public for the inconvenience associated with the planned maintenance and infrastructure development works.
ECG has urged affected electricity consumers to cooperate as GRIDCo undertakes the transmission line upgrade to improve electricity supply reliability across the Ashanti Region.
The project forms part of broader efforts to modernise Ghana’s power transmission infrastructure and ensure a more dependable electricity supply for homes and businesses.
Source: newsthemegh.com