Full-Scale Investigation of Nationwide Power Outage on Demand

The Chamber of Independent Power Producers, Distributors, and Bulk Consumers (CIPDiB) has demanded a full-scale investigation into challenges in GRIDCo’s power system that led to a total system power outage nationwide on Sunday, March 7, 2021.

According to the Chamber, it expects that the investigation helps find the cause of the power failure and make appropriate measures to prevent future occurrences.

Already, GRIDCo had noted that the power outage was due to a technical fault on one of the major transmission lines between Prestea and Obuasi, but further investigation has been demanded.

Chief Executive of the Chamber, Elikplim Apetorgbor, noted that “GRIDCo’s role in the electricity value chain is a sensitive one. We have every reason to be worried, so we expect a thorough technical investigation and evaluation to ascertain the cause of the blackout or the grid failure that we experienced. And the findings should be made public as well as appropriate measures are taken to forestall future occurrences.”