GRIDCo has closely monitored Ghana’s power generation crisis since the beginning of March 2024, acknowledging the challenges in meeting the country’s electricity demand.

Additionally, 4 thermal plants, collectively capable of generating 595 MW, are offline due to inadequate fuel supply, while a fault in the TICO unit 3 plant has rendered 120 MW unavailable until December 2024, impacting the entire year’s power generation by that capacity.

Consequently, Ghana faces a significant 1,455 MW shortfall in electricity generation capability, with gas supply limitations exacerbating the challenge

Despite efforts to reduce power exports by 40% during peak hours to prioritize local demand, the gap persists!

If the downward trend persists, the Bui dam’s ability to generate power could be compromised, leading to its restricted usage to peak hours only.

To align generation capabilities with demand, Ghana resorted to implement power shedding measures, shedding 380 MW during normal times and an additional 505 MW during peak hours daily

Meanwhile, utilizing idle thermal plants can partially offset the 505 MW shortfall during peak times caused by fuel shortages or equipment faults.