Ghana lacks sufficient power generation redundancy – Energy Minister

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has expressed concern about the lack of sufficient redundancy in Ghana’s power generation system, saying it has affected the country’s ability to ensure a reliable electricity supply.

The annual review meeting provided an opportunity for stakeholders in the energy sector to discuss strategies to improve the country’s energy infrastructure and reliability of supply, following persistent challenges with electricity generation and transmission.

The Minister also disclosed that the government was working to raise $500 million to strengthen the country’s electricity transmission infrastructure.