The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has launched a major infrastructure upgrade to improve power supply quality and reliability in Adenta and surrounding communities.

The project involves expanding the capacity of the Adenta Primary Substation from 40MVA to 80MVA to address frequent power fluctuations caused by rising electricity demand in the area. As part of the upgrade, ECG is installing two new 30/39MVA transformers to replace the existing 20/26MVA units, reinforcing the substation’s ability to handle growing loads.

During a media inspection of the site, Ing. Emmanuel Addo, Acting General Manager of Accra Subtransmission, said the project is expected to significantly improve power stability in Adenta and neighboring areas.

“The Adenta enclave is currently supported by three 20/26MVA transformers. This project will replace two of them with 30/39MVA units to better accommodate increasing demand,” he explained.

The project began on Sunday, February 22, 2026, and is being executed in two phases, with approximately 45 percent of the work already completed. Ing. Addo stated that the first phase is scheduled for completion on Friday, February 27, 2026, while the timeline for the second phase will be determined following the successful commissioning of the first.

Ing. Bismark Otoo, Regional General Manager for Accra East, highlighted that customers in Adenta and surrounding communities have experienced frequent outages due to the existing transformers being unable to meet rising load demands. He said the upgrade is essential not only to resolve current challenges but also to meet future electricity needs.

Once completed, the project is expected to provide stable and improved power supply to residents in Adenta, Amrahia, Oyarifa, Danfa, parts of Madina, Teiman, and other adjoining communities.

Ing. Otoo also noted that similar infrastructure upgrades are ongoing across the Accra East Region as part of ECG’s broader initiative to enhance supply reliability and customer satisfaction. He cautioned the public against using private electricians during outages, warning that illegal connections, substandard fuses, and unauthorised phase transfers can overload transformers and cause damage.