Ghana Uninterruptible Power Supply Procurement Project

4 FAQs about Ghana Uninterruptible Power Supply Procurement Project

How many power purchase agreements are there in Ghana?

Ghana currently has 32 identifiable contracts, or Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), in force for the provision of electricity generation. Both Volta River Authority (VRA) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have PPAs in place with private Independent Power Projects (IPPs).

Does Ghana have a PPA?

Both Volta River Authority (VRA) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have PPAs in place with private Independent Power Projects (IPPs). The Ministry of Energy has also contracted PPAs with Emergency Power Producers (EPPs).

Why does Ghana need a more transparent electricity contracting system?

Ghana's electricity sector faces an urgent crisis of immense financial strain that calls for a new, more transparent approach for contracting power in the future. Public information on current contracts is highly limited, which has contributed to overcapacity, weakened sector planning, mounting debt, and rising concerns over public accountability.

How many PPAs are in force for electricity generation in Ghana?

This case study, written in collaboration with the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA Ghana), identified 32 PPAs currently in force for the provision of electricity generation. We have summarized the implications of these contracts, and compiled all available public information into a downloadable Annex.

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Bridge Power project to boost Ghana''s energy security

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Procurement Plan For Supply And Installation Of Uninterrupted

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Need for urgent action to strengthen Ghana''s power infrastructure

ASEC is calling on the Government of Ghana to urgently address vulnerabilities in the nation''s power infrastructure and procurement processes.

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Govt Submits Legislative Instrument to Boost Competitive Power

Ghana has taken a key step toward reforming its energy sector by submitting a Legislative Instrument (LI) to Parliament that will enable competitive procurement of power

Bridge Power project to boost Ghana''s energy

The project will supply power to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA),

From Generation to Distribution: Investigating Ghana''s

Two significant issues emerge from Ghana''s power generation subsector - critical decisions on fuel supply and issues surrounding excess generation capacity. The assessment of these

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“Cabinet has already approved private sector participation, and we have submitted the Legislative Instrument to Parliament to enable competitive procurement for power plants,”

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A Case Study of Ghana''s Power Purchase Agreements

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Govt Submits Legislative Instrument to Boost Competitive Power Procurement

Ghana has taken a key step toward reforming its energy sector by submitting a Legislative Instrument (LI) to Parliament that will enable competitive procurement of power

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