Deputy Energy Minister, Richard Gyan-Mensah Audio By Carbonatix Ghana could face intermittent power outages between Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 if electricity demand outstrips current generation capacity, authorities have warned. The caution comes in the wake of a disruption to the national grid following a fire outbreak at the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) substation in Akosombo in the Eastern Region. The incident, which occurred at about 2:01 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, affected critical transmission operations and triggered supply challenges in parts of the country. Efforts are underway to stabilise the system, with engineers working continuously to restore damaged infrastructure. However, officials say the stability of supply in the short term will depend heavily on real-time demand levels, particularly during peak hours. “I will not be able to say at the moment the exact amount we have in the system because we are currently generating, and I am yet to receive a report on the demand as of this evening. So, when the demand this evening far exceeds what we are generating, that is when the need for some outages arises,” he said. The Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, explained on Citi FM on Friday, April 24 that while generation is ongoing, the margin between supply and demand remains uncertain, making outages a possibility if consumption spikes. Meanwhile, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured the public that engineers are operating on a 24-hour shift system to repair the damaged substation and restore full stability to the power network as quickly as possible. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Akosombo Deputy Energy Minister Power DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Full Akosombo restoration may take up to five days — Energy ministry Engineers begin phased restoration of Akosombo power units after substation fire Energy Minister forms 7-member committee to investigate Akosombo Substation fire incident Akosombo substation fire cuts about 1,000MW from national supply – Energy Ministry GRIDCo probes Akosombo Substation fire after nationwide power disruptions Akosombo Substation Fire: Energy Ministry assures swift response and public safety Fire outbreak at Akosombo Substation disrupts power supply – GRIDCo See the areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance today, April 19 NEDCo apologises for dip in power supply, announces measures to address situation Power restored as ECG completes Lashibi substation upgrade ahead of schedule Latest Stories Possible power outages loom as Akosombo substation repairs continue – Deputy Energy Minister11 seconds GETFund injects GH¢ 400m into KNUST Teaching Hospital project5 minutes Support traditional leadership for peace and development – Otumfuo5 minutes No campaign can secure victory better than unity – Asiedu Nketia9 minutes Manhyia is home to whoever swears allegiance to the people – Otumfuo13 minutes Asiedu Nketiah commissions new NDC Zonal offices in Wa East15 minutes Ghana launches standards to boost local grinding media manufacturing16 minutes Africa urged to shift from climate positions to action22 minutes Stakeholders affirm need for election of MMDCEs31 minutes Mankrong-Nkwanta gets new chief33 minutes Malaria deaths drop sharply; infections remain high- GHS 34 minutes TUC calls for unity among organised labour40 minutes Ghana begins airlifting Hajj pilgrims on May 150 minutes Bono Minister reaffirms gov’t dedication to facilitate accelerated national development60 minutes Fire guts seven stores in Tumu, destroying grains1 hour