ECG begins major upgrade of Adenta substation to double power capacity

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commenced a critical infrastructure upgrade at the Adenta Primary Substation, a project designed to permanently resolve the frequent power fluctuations and outages that have plagued Adenta and its surrounding communities.

The project will see the substation’s capacity double from 40MVA to 80MVA. This involves replacing two of the existing 20/26MVA transformers with two new, more powerful 30/39MVA units to meet the surging electricity demand in the rapidly growing enclave.

Ing. Emmanuel Addo, the Acting General Manager of Accra Subtransmission, explained during a media tour of the project site that the current infrastructure has been overwhelmed by population growth and increased commercial activity.

“The Adenta enclave is currently supported by three 20/26 transformers, and the project intends to replace two of these with new 30/39 MVA transformers,” Ing. Addo stated. “This upgrade aims to enhance the capacity of the transformers to accommodate the increasing demand.”

He noted that upon completion, the initiative will significantly improve voltage stability and drastically reduce the frequency of unplanned power outages for residents and businesses.

The upgrade, which began on Sunday, February 22, 2026, is being executed in two phases and is already about 45 per cent complete. Ing. Addo confirmed that the first phase is scheduled to be finished by Friday, February 27, 2026.

Ing. Bismark Otoo, the Regional General Manager for Accra East, emphasised that the project was not just an immediate fix but a strategic investment in the region’s future. He explained that the existing transformers could no longer cope with the current load, leading to persistent power cuts.

Once fully operational, the upgraded substation will provide stable and reliable electricity to customers in Adenta, Amrahia, Oyarifa, Danfa, parts of Madina, Teiman, and other adjoining communities. Ing. Otoo added that similar reinforcement projects are ongoing across the Accra East Region as part of ECG’s broader commitment to enhancing service delivery and customer satisfaction.

As the work progresses, ECG has issued a strong warning to residents against engaging private electricians to tamper with the network during outages. The company cautioned that such practices often lead to transformer overloading and equipment damage through illegal connections, the use of substandard fuses, and unauthorised phase transfers.

Customers experiencing outages are urged to use official channels to report their issues. They can contact ECG’s Contact Centre on 0302 611 611, visit their nearest district office, lodge a complaint via the ECG PowerApp, or reach out to the company on its official social media platforms, @ECGghOfficial on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.

ECG reiterated its dedication to providing improved service and called for the public’s cooperation as it works to strengthen the power distribution network across the region.