The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a planned power outage affecting several communities in the Ashanti Region on Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14, 2026, to allow the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) to undertake major transmission line upgrade works.
According to ECG, the scheduled electricity interruption will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both days as part of ongoing efforts to improve electricity supply reliability and strengthen power infrastructure in the region.
The planned maintenance will enable GRIDCo to continue upgrading the Anwomoso-to-Ridge Bulk Supply Point transmission line. The project involves replacing the existing 364MVA single-circuit transmission line with a modern double-circuit system with a combined capacity of 976MVA (2 × 488MVA).
The upgrade is expected to strengthen electricity transmission capacity and support improved power distribution to communities within the affected areas.
Communities to Experience Power Outage
ECG has identified the following communities as areas that will experience the temporary power interruption:
- Naachiaa
- Sawuah
- Kotei
- Nahinso
- Deduako
- Kodiekrom
- Twumduase
- Kuwait and surrounding communities.
Residents and businesses in these locations are advised to make the necessary arrangements ahead of the scheduled electricity interruption to minimise disruptions to their daily activities.
ECG Appeals for Public Cooperation
The Electricity Company of Ghana has apologised to customers for the inconvenience associated with the planned power outage and appealed for their understanding and cooperation while the transmission infrastructure improvement works are undertaken.
The company says the project forms part of broader efforts to improve electricity supply, strengthen Ghana’s power transmission network and ensure a more reliable electricity service for consumers.
Source: newsthemegh.com