The government has announced that the fourth power generation unit at the Akosombo Dam has been successfully restored and brought back into operation. This marks a major boost to efforts to stabilise Ghana’s electricity supply following recent disruptions.
The update was shared by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, in a Facebook post on Tuesday, April 28.
According to the Minister, the latest milestone came only hours after the successful restoration of the third-generation unit, signalling rapid progress in efforts to recover lost power generation capacity following the recent fire outbreak at the Akosombo substation.
“At 9:09 pm, 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,” Dr Jinapor stated.
The fire incident reportedly damaged the control room and caused the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts of electricity from the national grid. The outage contributed to power supply instability and intermittent disruptions in several parts of the country.
The phased restoration of the damaged units is expected to significantly improve power generation output and enhance the reliability of electricity supply nationwide. Akosombo remains one of Ghana’s most important sources of electricity, making its recovery critical to the country’s energy security.
Engineers and technical teams have been working around the clock under challenging conditions to repair damaged infrastructure and restore operations at the facility.
The government says it remains committed to building a resilient and stable power system while providing the necessary support to personnel leading the recovery process.
The return of the third and fourth units is expected to ease supply constraints gradually, with authorities assuring the public that every effort is being made to fully restore stable electricity supply to homes, institutions, and businesses as quickly as possible.
By: Janice Opoku-Agyemang
