Tag: Dumsor

EIB Commits Over €1B to Africa Energy Needs, Can Ghana Tap in to Address Current Challenges?

The European Investment Bank pledged €1bn for Africa’s renewable energy. Ghana, facing…

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The Excess Capacity-Dumsor Paradox: How the Current Crisis Goes Beyond Just Burnt Substation

Ghana’s “excess” power capacity masks reality as gas shortages idle IPPs like…

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In Ghana, Maintenance Works Equals Dumsor: How Citizens Keep Paying for Lack of Proper Planning

Ghana’s recurring dumsor highlights poor planning, as routine maintenance contingency measures expose…

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Lights Out at Night Didn’t Mean Sweaty Nights – How Modern Housing Failed Us

Modern housing fails by replacing breezy, tree-shaded traditional designs with paved "concrete…

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Dumsor Crisis Forces Major Shake-up at GRIDCo as Minister Directs CEO to Step Aside Pending Probe

Minister for Energy, John Jinapor orders Ghana Grid Company CEO to step…

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Why a Country with Excess Power Capacity Plunged into Dumsor? The Story Beyond Burnt Substation

Sources say despite the Akosombo Substation fire, gas supply constraints from Atuabo…

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Tough Day for Businesses as Heavy Downpour Causes Flood and Outage

Heavy rains in Accra caused widespread flooding and power outages, forcing businesses…

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Why Ghana Cannot Afford Another Dumsor: World Bank Pulse Report Recounts Spoils from the Past

The World Bank says Ghana’s 2012–2016 dumsor crisis caused a 12.3% drop…

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Prudent Policies Saved Ghana from ‘Dumsor’ Relapse – Prez Mahama

President Mahama says his government has averted a looming “dumsor” crisis through…

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Load Shedding Likely If Liquid Fuel Falls Short During Atuabo Shutdown – Dr. Apetorgbor

Ghana risks power cuts during Atuabo Gas Plant’s August shutdown if liquid…

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WAPCO Cuts Gas Supply to Ghana Over $20M Debt, But No Load Shedding Timetable – Energy Minister

WAPCO cut gas supply to Ghana over a $20 million debt, worsening…

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Dumsor Déjà Vu? Examining Ghana’s Energy Crisis and Mahama’s Recovery Plan

Ghana’s energy sector is once again at the center of national discourse…

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