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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tough Day for Businesses as Heavy Downpour Causes Flood and Outage
Heavy rains in Accra caused widespread flooding and power outages, forcing businesses…
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…
Prudent Policies Saved Ghana from ‘Dumsor’ Relapse – Prez Mahama
President Mahama says his government has averted a looming “dumsor” crisis through…
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…
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…
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…