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ECG Inspects Distribution Transformers To Help Sustain Power

ECG Inspects Distribution Transformers To Help Sustain Power

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has started an exercise to check on various power transformers across the country to identify and fix faults that can help sustain power. The ECG’s integrity checks on the transformers will help identify actual loads and others that need upgrades upon reaching their full capacity. The company says the upgrades of transformers and fault checks will contribute to keeping the lights on. The Electricity Company of Ghana began the transformer upgrade within its operational areas identified to be at full capacity due to high demand. The checks by the power distributor identified 630 transformers…
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Criminals Target ECG Transformers With Over 20 Lost In Tema Region In 2022

Criminals Target ECG Transformers With Over 20 Lost In Tema Region In 2022

Transformers of the Electricity Company of Ghana ( ECG) in the Tema region continue to remain a target for criminals as the power distributor lost over 20 transformers in 2022. Prampram district alone recorded 18 incidents within the period. Kpone Senior High School area, PS Global, Abbey Lighthouse and Tsopoli Heaven’s Gate under the district are the locations where the incidents took place. Average of cost of transformers lost hovers around ¢69,000 with bigger ones costing even more. Apart from Prampram, Afienya district also had three transformers attacked in December. One fully functional transformer at White Estates near EMEF Estates…
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