Minister for Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, on April 5, 2023, engaged officials of Siemens Energy SAS on re-equipping the National Interconnected Transmission System (NITS) as part of projects to be undertaken in the energy sector.
The Energy Minister during the engagement, noted that his focus is to strengthen the western segment of the NITS and increase transformation capacity for enhanced performance reliability.
The national interconnected transmission system is to comprise electricity plants and equipment within the borders of Ghana that are operated at any voltage higher than 36kV, as well as any supply equipment that are for shared or for common use.
The system is to provide a fair, transparent, non discriminatory, open access, safe, reliable, secure and cost efficient transmission and delivery of electricity, but there have been a number of challenges.
Most often, transmission lines are overloaded and not properly maintained. Also, low water levels at the Bui reservoir has reduced electricity quality in communities close by.
According to Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, he stands committed to ensuring power supply reliability to Ghanaians, thus “the critical infrastructure of transmission continues to be prioritized for optimal delivery.”
“I look forward to a successful implementation of all the crucial phases of the project, seeking the necessary governmental approvals as we continue to work hard to keep the lights on for Ghanaians,” Dr Opoku Prempeh assured.
Siemens Energy SAS’ portfolio covers a wide range of applications to design, finance, build, operate and maintain a modern smart grid and power distribution systems.
Source: The Independent Ghana