Staff of ECG pose with the new switchgears
The Accra Sub-Transmission Division of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commissioned 18 new 33kV switchgears at the Odorkor Primary Substation, aimed at enhancing the quality and reliability of electricity supply for over 40,000 customers relying on the station.
The installations which is fully funded by ECG is expected to alleviate the issue of frequent outages experienced by customers in Odorkor, Sakaman, South Odorkor, Kwashieman, Official Town, parts of Dansoman, McCarthy Hill, Mallam, and Awoshie.
In addition to improving power distribution, the new installations will also enhance the safety of ECG staff operating at the station, averting the significant risks posed by the old equipment to staff.
Francis K. Atsyatsya, General Manager of ECG Sub-transmission in Accra, speaking during the commissioning, described the initiative as pivotal to ECG’s commitment to delivering safe and reliable electricity, especially in response to the increasing demand for power in Accra.
Mr. Atsyatsya said the installation and commissioning was necessitated by the urgent need to replace the old panels which had been in use for about fourteen years. He added that the old switchgears were less efficient and also raised safety concerns at the Primary Substation.
Looking ahead, Ing. Atsyatsya indicated that several additional projects are in the pipeline for completion. He urged stakeholders and customers to collaborate with ECG to achieve improved services and called on customers to pay their bills promptly. This, he emphasised, is crucial for enabling ECG to initiate further projects aimed at better serving its customers.
BY Gibril Abdul Razak