Government says four power generation units at the Akosombo Dam have now been restored following the recent fire incident that disrupted electricity supply across parts of the country.
The latest update was shared by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, who announced that the fourth unit was successfully brought back into operation on Monday night.
According to him, the fourth unit came online at 9:09pm, only hours after engineers restored the third unit, marking steady progress in efforts to recover lost generation capacity.
In a Facebook post on April 28, Dr. Jinapor praised the technical team for their dedication and hard work throughout the restoration process.
“At 9:09pm, the fourth unit at Akosombo Dam was successfully brought into operation, an encouraging step that strengthens power generation and reflects the dedication and expertise of the team behind the effort,” he stated.
The fire outbreak at the Akosombo substation affected the control room and caused the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts of electricity from the national grid, leading to intermittent power outages and supply instability in several areas.
Authorities say engineers have been working around the clock under difficult conditions to repair damaged infrastructure and restore the affected units in phases.
The restoration of the four units is expected to improve electricity generation and help stabilize power supply as work continues to fully recover operations at the facility.
Government has also reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a stable and resilient power sector while supporting the technical teams leading the recovery efforts.
Officials remain hopeful that the ongoing repairs and restoration works will gradually ease the current supply challenges and ensure reliable electricity for homes and businesses nationwide.
