The country has been grappling with frequent power outages that have become a substantial burden for its citizens, necessitating the implementation of robust solutions to address this pressing issue.
In this era, such disruptions should not hinder a country's advancement, especially given Ghana's standing among the prominent nations in Africa.
These challenges should be promptly rectified to propel the nation forward.
The nation not only suffers financial losses during power disruptions but also experiences adverse effects on its citizens and essential services. Prolonged power cuts can disrupt various activities, especially for individuals without the means to adopt alternative measures to mitigate the impact.
Furthermore, equipment damage resulting from power interruptions necessitates significant financial resources for repairs or replacements.
Ghana faces diverse types of power outages, including transient faults, brownouts, and blackouts, which have persistently plagued the nation.
It is, however, reassuring observing the government's active engagement in resolving these issues and striving to enhance the energy landscape.
I earnestly urge the government to prioritize the energy sector and allocate substantial attention and resources to address its challenges comprehensively.
Exploring the involvement of private entities in managing the energy sector could potentially ease the burden on the government, minimize disruptions, and enable a more focused approach towards critical national development initiatives.
Recent endeavors, such as the implementation of the GENSER project in the Kumasi pipeline, signify commendable progress in the energy sector and highlight the potential for expanding such initiatives at a national level to bolster the nation's energy infrastructure.
Additionally, embracing solar power as a viable energy source could provide a steady electricity supply while contributing to long-term sustainability goals.
Comparatively, the electricity sector in the UK serves as a notable case study for efficient energy management and infrastructure development. Drawing insights from successful practices in the UK could offer valuable lessons for Ghana in improving its electricity industry, enhancing service reliability, and meeting the growing energy demands of its populace.
By addressing these critical issues through proactive measures and strategic partnerships, Ghana can foster a more resilient and efficient electricity industry that aligns with global standards while supporting the nation's overall socioeconomic progress.
Source: Kingsley Owusu Brobbey
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Massa, NPP Government is not serious and they take the Ghanaian for granted as if they themselves have given up hope of "breaking the 8" why are they such liars and then they have the audacity to minimize the dumsor issue as well by comparing it to 2012. Look in 2012, compared to 2024, thanks to Bawumia, everything has moved digital, thus it is an existential crisis when electricity which powers the internet is off. In other words the impact of dumsor now is more than ever very critical due to the digitization agenda by Bawumia. As if that is not enough, Bawumia now wants Ghanaian buses to be charged by electricity when electricity is not even stable, these guys are not serious!! In Ghana the government comes and invest in all sort of things to steal money away, but they don't focus on "national strategic interest". The government that comes and focuses on energy in all of its forms as the number one strategic goal, nothing else but just focus on energy, and see how the country will prosper and achieve huge GDP, and slow down inflation due to the fact that factories will spring up to produce and then locals will consume locally manufactured goods, then surplus will be exported. The only goal should be energy- 1) Thermal energy, 2) Solar energy 3) Wind energy 4)Nuclear energy do these and allow Ghanaians to build the industries In the USA, the government has deemed energy - electric, natural gas, petrol, solar, etc as national strategic interest and all of the defense exist to protect that interest. They go to middle east because of oil and gas, they price control electricity, why, because it has implications on the national economy and elections.
I wholeheartedly agree with you, plus Ghana broadcasting corporation. GHANA IS GETTING WORSE UNDER FOUR DECADES OF LEADERSHIP OF npp and ndc. THEY HAVE NOTHING MORE TO OFFER GHANAIANS. ARISE GHANA YOUTH, ARISE THIRD FORCE!! I CALL FOR A BLOODLESS COUP!!!!
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