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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commenced a major infrastructure upgrade at the Adenta Primary Substation in a bid to address persistent power fluctuations and outages in Adenta and surrounding communities.
The project will see the substation’s capacity doubled from 40MVA to 80MVA, in response to growing electricity demand that has overstretched existing facilities. The upgrade involves the installation of two new 30/39MVA power transformers to replace two of the current 20/26MVA transformers in operation.
The intervention forms part of ECG’s broader strategy to improve the quality, reliability and stability of electricity supply across the Greater Accra Region.
During a media inspection of the project site, the Acting General Manager of Accra Subtransmission, Ing. Emmanuel Addo, said the Adenta enclave was currently supported by three 20/26MVA transformers, which have come under increasing pressure due to rapid population growth and expanding commercial activity.
“The Adenta enclave is currently supported by three 20/26 transformers, and the project intends to replace two of these 20/26 MVA transformers with new 30/39 MVA transformers. This upgrade aims to enhance the capacity of the transformers to accommodate the increasing demand,” he explained.
He noted that once completed, the project would significantly improve voltage stability and reduce the frequency of outages in the area.
The upgrade commenced on Sunday, February 22, 2026, and is being executed in two phases. According to Ing. Addo, about 45 per cent of the work has already been completed.
“The first phase will be completed on Friday, February 27, 2026. The timeline for the second phase will be determined after the successful commissioning of the first phase, which is currently under installation,” he stated.
The Regional General Manager for Accra East, Ing. Bismark Otoo, said the upgrade had become necessary following a surge in load demand that had outpaced the capacity of the existing transformers.
He explained that customers in and around Adenta had been experiencing frequent outages largely because the current infrastructure could no longer cope with demand levels.
Beyond addressing immediate supply challenges, he said the project was also designed to meet future electricity needs in the fast-growing enclave.
When completed, the upgraded substation is expected to provide improved and stable power supply to customers in Adenta, Amrahia, Oyarifa, Danfa, parts of Madina, Teiman and other adjoining communities.
Ing. Otoo added that similar reinforcement projects were ongoing within the Accra East Region as part of ECG’s efforts to enhance supply reliability and boost customer satisfaction.
Warning against illegal connections
As works continue, ECG has cautioned residents against engaging private electricians during outages, warning that such practices often result in transformer overloading and equipment damage through illegal connections, the use of substandard fuses and unauthorised phase transfers.
Customers experiencing outages have been advised to contact ECG’s Contact Centre on 0302 611 611, visit the nearest district office, lodge complaints via the ECG PowerApp, or reach the company through its social media platforms @ECGghOfficial on Facebook, X and Instagram.
The company reiterated its commitment to delivering improved service and called for public cooperation as it works to strengthen the power distribution network across the region.
