Following reports of power outages in several parts of Ghana, the government has sought to reassure the public that the country is not experiencing scheduled load shedding.
Energy Minister John Jinapor stated on Friday, January 30, 2026, that Ghana has not had any load shedding for over ten months and that there is no deficit in power generation. He made the remarks after a meeting with heads of key power-sector agencies.
In a Facebook post, Jinapor said that the nation’s available generation capacity remains sufficient to meet current electricity demand. He attributed the localized outages reported in areas such as Accra and Kumasi to operational challenges, primarily within the distribution network.
The minister added that he had instructed relevant agencies to submit an immediate plan with timelines to address and resolve the issues.
Ghana’s power sector has been undergoing reforms aimed at improving reliability and reducing costs. In January 2026, authorities announced they had secured $1.47 billion to clear accumulated arrears, which have strained the sector’s finances, particularly affecting independent power producers and fuel suppliers, according to Ecofin Agency.
The government has also launched initiatives to cut electricity generation costs by approximately 75% by increasing the use of domestic natural gas, reducing reliance on more expensive fuels. Additionally, efforts are underway to strengthen governance in the renewable energy sector as solar and other clean energy sources expand to meet rising demand.
In October 2025, Jinapor stated that Ghana aims to increase the share of renewable energy to 10% by 2030 and 50% by 2060. These targets, focusing mainly on solar and wind energy, exclude large hydropower projects and align with the Renewable Energy Master Plan (REMP) and the country’s broader energy transition strategy.
