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 ImpactGeneration Shortfalls
Insufficient capacity and plant outages combined with gas supply instability
Critical ImpactAging Infrastructure
Frequent transformer and cable faults due to outdated transmission and distribution systems
High ImpactGrid Congestion
Limited grid capacity in rapidly growing urban areas causing supply constraints
High ImpactRapid Demand Growth
Urban demand growing faster than infrastructure upgrades can accommodate
High ImpactFinancial Instability
Sector debt and poor revenue collection affecting service reliability
Medium ImpactThe Solution?
Solar PV + Battery Storage for energy independence