Residents and businesses within the Kumasi Ridge enclave should prepare for temporary power interruptions as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) undertakes a major transformer upgrade at the Kumasi Ridge Substation.
The exercise is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, May 6, to Saturday, May 9, 2026, and forms part of the government’s ongoing Transformer Replacement and Upgrade Programme aimed at strengthening electricity infrastructure across the country.
As part of the project, ECG will replace an existing 20/26MVA transformer with a higher-capacity 30/39MVA unit. The upgrade is expected to significantly improve power supply reliability in the area by easing pressure on the distribution network.
According to ECG, similar upgrades have already been completed in other parts of the country, including Adenta, Nmai Dzorm, Lashibi, and Teshie-Nungua, contributing to improved service delivery in those areas.
To ensure the safety of engineers and the success of the installation, ECG will implement phased and scheduled outages throughout the four-day period. Each affected group is expected to experience power cuts lasting approximately six hours, depending on the work schedule.
The company explained that the upgrade will increase supply capacity, reduce system overloads and equipment failures, and minimise both the frequency and duration of outages. It will also help improve voltage stability within the Kumasi Ridge enclave.
While acknowledging the inconvenience the temporary disruptions may cause, ECG emphasised that the project is essential for delivering long-term improvements in electricity supply.
Detailed outage schedules will be communicated through the company’s official channels as the exercise progresses.
ECG reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Ghana’s power distribution network through continuous infrastructure investment and proactive maintenance.
