2017 Electricity Supply Plan

Abstract

In line with the requirement of the Ghana Grid Code, we present in this document the Electricity Supply Plan for the year 2017. The report was prepared by the Supply Plan Committee. It presents an outlook of power demand and supply for 2017 taking into consideration all the firm additional new projects and existing generation sources. It assesses the available hydro generation taking into consideration low reservoir elevations at Akosombo and provides the likely power supply situation for 2017. It gives an idea of fuel requirements and associated cost and evaluates the power evacuation requirements for reliable power supply. It highlights the anticipated challenges and makes recommendations on the best course of action to ensure reliable power supply for 2017. The report further provides an outlook of the electricity demand and supply requirements for the next five years.