The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) has reduced its power supply to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), impacting electricity supply to consumers in parts of Tema, Kpone, Kpong and some areas in the Eastern Region. The amount of megawatts and the reasons for the reduction are, however, unclear. The ECG in two separate statements issued […]
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Vandalised pylons causing power outages in Ashanti region – ECG
The Ashanti Regional office of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed power outages in some parts of the region to the vandalisation of the company’s pylons at Ejisu. A number of communities in the region, including Bekwai, Awiankwanta, Kumawu, Antoakrom, Manso Nkwanta, Jacobu Samfo-Aduam, Onwe, Besease, Asotwe, Abankro, Baworo, and its surrounding areas […]
Squirrel climbs electricity pole in Pennsylvania and knocks out power
A squirrel has caused widespread power outage in Pennsylvania. This was after it climbed a utility pole in the city and knocked out the power, resulting in total darkness. Todd Meyers, Spokesman for power provider, Penelec said about 765 people lost power at about 9:43 am on Monday morning in Granville township and Lewistown Borough. […]