The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) says a disturbance on the National Interconnected Transmission System triggered the nationwide power outage experienced in the early hours of Wednesday, July 29.
In a statement, GRIDCo said the power system disturbance occurred at approximately 3:11 a.m., causing several generating plants to trip simultaneously and interrupting electricity supply across the country.
The company said engineers and system operators have activated established restoration procedures and are working closely with stakeholders in the power sector to restore electricity to affected areas as quickly and safely as possible.
“GRIDCo has activated its established system restoration procedures. Our engineers and system operators are working continuously, in close collaboration with power sector stakeholders to restore power within the shortest time possible without compromising safety,” the statement said.
GRIDCo also announced that a comprehensive technical investigation has begun to determine the exact cause of the system disturbance.
The company apologised for the inconvenience caused and thanked the public for its patience and understanding, assuring customers that further updates will be provided as restoration efforts continue.
Below is the statement:
