Ghana’s energy sector is bracing for intensified challenges as three major electricity producers—Karpowership Energy, AKSA Energy, and Cenit Energy Limited—have significantly reduced their power supply as of Monday, November 25, 2024.
This development raises serious concerns about potential widespread blackouts during the festive season.
Industry reports reveal that Karpowership and Amandi Energy are no longer supplying power to the national grid, while AKSA Energy has slashed its output from 370MW to a mere 58MW. Experts warn that this could create a critical shortfall of approximately 450MW, exacerbating an already precarious energy situation.
The crisis deepens as Sunon Asogli and Amandi Energy, both Independent Power Producers (IPPs), have halted operations entirely.
Sunon Asogli cites unpaid debts by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) as the primary reason for its shutdown. Meanwhile, government officials attribute Amandi Energy’s withdrawal to ongoing maintenance with no clear timeline for completion.
Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, CEO of the Chamber of Independent Power Producers, recently sounded the alarm, cautioning that three more power plants could shut down if outstanding payments to IPPs remain unresolved.
This financial deadlock has already resulted in frequent power outages, commonly known as dumsor, disrupting businesses and households nationwide.
In response to the escalating crisis, the ECG is reportedly intensifying efforts to address its debt obligations.
According to sources, the company has shifted from a monthly to a weekly payment schedule in a bid to settle arrears with power producers like Sunon Asogli.
Source: OccupyGh.com
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