The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a major transformer upgrade at the Kumasi Ridge Substation as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen electricity supply and improve service reliability in the area.
The exercise is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, May 6, to Saturday, May 9, 2026.
According to ECG, the project falls under the government’s Transformer Replacement and Upgrade Programme, which is aimed at modernising electricity infrastructure and easing pressure on the distribution network.
As part of the upgrade, an existing 20/26MVA power transformer at the Kumasi Ridge Substation will be replaced with a higher-capacity 30/39MVA unit to enhance system performance.
The company noted that the initiative follows similar completed upgrades at the Adenta, Nmai Dzorm, Lashibi, and Teshie-Nungua Primary Substations.
ECG indicated that, to ensure the safe execution of the works, customers within the Kumasi Ridge catchment area will experience phased and scheduled power interruptions over the four-day period. Each affected group is expected to face outages lasting approximately six hours, depending on the work schedule.
The utility explained that the upgrade is expected to increase supply capacity, reduce system overloads and equipment failures, minimise both the frequency and duration of outages, and improve voltage stability in the enclave.
While acknowledging the inconvenience the temporary interruptions may cause, ECG emphasised that the exercise is necessary to secure long-term improvements in electricity supply. It added that detailed outage schedules will be communicated through its official channels.
The company further stated that the project forms part of its broader commitment to strengthening Ghana’s power distribution network through sustained infrastructure investment and proactive maintenance.
