Work will soon commence on the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (Ss) Upgrade Project with contractors Hitachi Energy. This aspect of the SCADA works seeks to upgrade to the latest version, the Network Manager System (NMS) application and servers currently in use. Upscaling to the latest version will increase the resilience and protection of
Under the auspices of the States Interests and Governance Authority, The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) recently took its turn at the State of the Agencies report at the Ministry of Information. Chief Executive, Ing. Ebenezer Essienyi’s presentation focused on “The State of the National Grid”. He also shared additional information on GRIDCo’s operational performance,
An European Investment Bank (EIB) delegation has undertaken a mission to Ghana with the aim to follow up on outstanding operations and identify new projects eligible to be funded by EIB, notably in the infrastructure and financial sectors.EIB’s focus areas include energy, water and sanitation, transport, cities, SMEs and private sector support. Furthermore, the delegation
The College of Engineering of KNUST and the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), have had discussions about ways in which GRIDCo could play a stronger collaborative role in the training and support for engineers trained by the College. Prof. Kwabena Britwum Nyarko, the Provost, College of Engineering, engaged the Management Team of GRIDCo, led by
It has been three (3) years since the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) partnered the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to train and drive women’s inclusivity in the Company. The effort is in line with SDG 5 – “Achieving Gender Equality”, which calls for full participation and equal opportunities for women at all levels.A
A team of trainers from the Engendering Industries USAID took selected Managers through a day-long training on gender and related issues on Monday, 23rd January 2023, in GRIDCO’s Procurement Conference Room. This practical and interactive session was interspersed with group work and outdoor activities. At the end of the training session, participants left edified
A delegation from the National Electricity Company of Burkina Faso, [Société Nationale d'électricité du Burkina Faso (SONABEL)] led by its Board Chairman Dr. Konate Souleymane and Director General Daniel Serme have met with GRIDCo’s CE and Management Team.The discussions focused on the ongoing transformer repairs for the Nayagnia SubStation and commitments for continued bulk power
Last week, the Chief Executive and Management of GRIDCo spent time with the Kumasi and Techiman Operational Areas.The engagement with the Kumasi Area coincided with a visit by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Simon Osei-Mensah who was also on a tour of key entities in Kumasi. The Regional Minister reassured GRIDCo staff of his support
The Chairman of the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA), Monsieur Kocou Laurent Rodrigue Tossou, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), Ing. Ebenezer Kofi Essienyi have held discussions on the approval processes for the ECOWAS Regional Transmission Tariff. The approval of the tariff will enable stakeholders in the power transmission
It was a very lively session, when the Chief Executive and his team touched down in the Akosombo Area for its annual series of GRIDCo Area Tours at the start of the year. For two hours, Akosombo Area staff put forward issues of pertinence, such as staffing, resources and rewards, which require attention for the
