It has been ten (10) weeks since the 23rd April 2026 fire incident ravaged the GRIDCo Akosombo Control Room, reducing its 161kV Switchyard to ashes. Since then, significant efforts through the Akosombo Power Restoration Works have been ongoing. A temporary transmission connection was established within a week to reconnect the Akosombo Generating Station and sustain
Beyond the restoration works, a series of parallel activities have gathered pace since the fire incident. These include, a national fire audit, which is underway; the procurement of equipment for reinstallation; the setting up of an interim control room; inspection of new cables for installation and efforts to restore communication equipment lost in the
GRIDCo’s Deputy Chief Executive for Finance & Resources, (DCE, F & R), Ing. Samuel Nkansah has been recognised as one of the “Top 50 Exemplary Deputy MDs / COOs / Deputy CEOs in Africa 2026” in recognition of outstanding executive support to organisational leadership, operational excellence, strategic execution, corporate governance, institutional transformation, and exceptional contributions
GRIDCo’s Management and Staff rolled up their sleeves to participate in full compliance with the maiden National Cleaning Day to clear blocked drains and clean up the office area. The national directive is a follow up to flooding after recent heavy rains. No one was left out; the C.E., Directors, Managers and Staff all participated
The Ghana-Burkina Interconnection Technical Sub-Committee (TSC) comprising the Ghana Grid Company LTD. (GRIDCo), Volta River Authority (VRA) and the power Company of Burkina Faso, Société Nationale d'Électricité du Burkina Faso (SONABEL) held a 2026 meeting in Tema, Ghana from 29th June to 3rd July. The meeting, which was hosted by GRIDCo was jointly chaired by
In a related development, as part of processes to lay new cables from the temporary control room to the switchyard, GRIDCo’s Chief Executive, Ing. Frank Otchere and some Management Staff visited two Tema-based (2) companies, namely; Tropical Cable and Conductor Ltd. (TTCL) and Nexans Kabelmetal Company (Kabelmetal) on 2nd July 2026.They have been tasked to
Engineering and technical teams from the Technical Services Department (TSD), Southern Network Department (SND), and Northern Network Department (NND), have completed the replacement of a transmission tower on the 161 kV Bolgatanga–Zebilla (BG3ZB) Transmission Line, near the Zebilla Substation. The successful execution of this critical project was made possible through the dedication, professionalism, and coordinated
GRIDCo recently welcomed representatives from the ECOWAS Regional Electricity.Regulatory Authority (ERERA), the French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), and the Authority for the Regulation of Water and Energy (AREEN) in Burundi for a familiarisation tour of its System Control Centre (SCC).The familiarisation tour provided insight into how GRIDCo manages Ghana’s transmission network, showcasing the technology and
The Chief Executive of GRIDCo received representatives of technology companies, MTN and C-Squared, when they recently paid a courtesy call on him and a section of Management. MTN, one of Ghana’s leading multi-national corporations and mobile telecommunications provider and C-Squared, a tech and fibre infrastructure company have had collaborative business partnerships with GRIDCo aimed at
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has commenced a comprehensive fire audit of GRIDCo’s transmission assets, reinforcing efforts to enhance safety and operational resilience.A delegation from the GNFS Headquarters, led by DO1 Micheal Ato Korsah, paid a courtesy visit to GRIDCo’s Chief Executive, Ing. Frank Otchere, ahead of the exercise.The audit aims to assess potential
