The Problem

Electricity Supply Challenges in Kumasi

Understanding the grid reliability issues that make off-grid solar solutions essential for Ghanaian households.

10+
Supply Issues Identified
Intermittent
Grid Reliability
Off-Grid
Required Solution

Load Shedding (Dumsor)

Persistent and unpredictable power outages disrupting daily life and business operations

Critical Impact

Generation Shortfalls

Insufficient capacity and plant outages combined with gas supply instability

Critical Impact

Aging Infrastructure

Frequent transformer and cable faults due to outdated transmission and distribution systems

High Impact

Grid Congestion

Limited grid capacity in rapidly growing urban areas causing supply constraints

High Impact

Rapid Demand Growth

Urban demand growing faster than infrastructure upgrades can accommodate

High Impact

Financial Instability

Sector debt and poor revenue collection affecting service reliability

Medium Impact

The Solution?

Solar PV + Battery Storage for energy independence