A working visit has been undertaken to the AKSA–Anwomaso Power Plant in Kumasi to inspect ongoing commissioning works, as part of government efforts to stabilise and enhance power supply in Kumasi and its surrounding communities.
The visit, led by the Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan Mensah, formed part of the H.E. John Dramani Mahama–led government’s broader agenda to strengthen electricity generation and improve reliability across the country.
Engineers from AKSA and the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) briefed the delegation on the phased integration of the plant into the national grid. They indicated that the plant is designed to deliver a total installed capacity of 141 megawatts (MW), with a minimum guaranteed generation capacity of 120MW.
At the time of the inspection, the first generating unit, with a capacity of 47MW, had been completed but had not yet been connected to the grid. The engineers explained that technical teams from AKSA and GRIDCo were on site finalising the connection works. It was later confirmed that the first unit was successfully commissioned and connected to the national grid the same day.
According to the technical teams, the remaining two generating units are expected to be connected within a week, following a phased schedule of one unit every two days, after the successful integration of the first unit.
During the visit, acknowledgement was made of the inconvenience experienced by residents during temporary power interruptions that occurred during the critical tie-in phase. The assurance was given that government remains committed to proactively responding to rising electricity demand through the continuous expansion of generation capacity.
It was further emphasised that government’s priority is to ensure reliable power supply to households, businesses, and key sectors of the economy. The Ministry, it was noted, will continue to collaborate closely with all agencies within the energy sector to guarantee stable electricity supply, particularly during the festive season and in the period ahead.