A fire outbreak at the Akosombo Substation has disrupted electricity transmission and affected power supply to parts of Ghana, the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) has confirmed.
The incident, which occurred at about 2:01 p.m. on Thursday, triggered an immediate operational setback within the national grid, with GRIDCo indicating that “power supply has been affected” in some areas as system stability was compromised.
Emergency response teams were swiftly deployed to the facility, as engineers moved to contain the situation and begin technical assessments. GRIDCo noted that teams are working “around the clock” to evaluate the damage and initiate remedial interventions aimed at restoring normal operations.
According to the company, a “full evaluation” is currently underway to determine the extent of the impact on infrastructure and transmission capacity, while technical teams commence restoration processes. The focus, it said, is to stabilise the system and minimise the broader economic and operational disruptions associated with power outages.
The Akosombo Substation is a critical node within Ghana’s National Interconnected Transmission System (NITS), making the incident particularly significant for the reliability of power distribution. GRIDCo assured that efforts are being intensified to “manage the situation” and ensure system recovery within the shortest possible time.
While the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, the company emphasised that the situation is “under control” and urged the public to remain calm as restoration efforts continue.
The disruption occurs at a time when energy reliability remains crucial to Ghana’s economic stability, with businesses and households being highly sensitive to power fluctuations. GRIDCo, which oversees the transmission of electricity from wholesale suppliers to bulk customers and distribution utilities, plays a pivotal role in maintaining grid integrity across the country and the West African sub-region.
Further updates are expected as technical assessments progress and restoration timelines become clearer.
