Ghana's Kumasi to Generate Over 1,000MW in Energy Push

Ghana is betting big on Kumasi, and the payoff could power thousands of businesses and homes for decades to come.

Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor announced that the Ashanti Region city is becoming a major industrial energy hub, with plans to generate over 1,000 megawatts of power through four major facilities. The ambitious expansion represents one of Ghana's largest infrastructure pushes in recent years.

The energy boost comes from four key projects already underway. The 350-megawatt AKSA Power Plant leads the expansion, followed by the 250-megawatt AMERI Power Plant, the 380-megawatt ARVENSIS Energy Project, and the 110-megawatt CENIT facility.

Minister Jinapor shared the vision during a May 8, 2026 visit to Electricity Company of Ghana staff in Kumasi. "Kumasi is becoming not just a commercial hub, it is becoming an energy industrial hub," he said, highlighting the city's strategic location in Ghana's middle belt.

The timing couldn't be better. Ghana has been working to stabilize its power sector amid growing demand from homes and businesses, and concerns about generation capacity have lingered for years.

The Ripple Effect

This energy expansion means more than just keeping the lights on. Reliable electricity attracts manufacturers, creates jobs, and helps existing businesses grow without fear of blackouts disrupting production.

The Anwomaso thermal plant improvements specifically target power reliability across the middle belt region. When businesses can count on steady electricity, they invest more, hire more people, and contribute more to their communities.

ECG Managing Director Ing. Kwame Kpekpena doubled down on the commitment, promising that distribution and transmission projects in the Ashanti Region would finish on schedule. "I assure our stakeholders that ECG is on course to complete the works they promised," he said, adding that additional projects will ensure stable power for homes and businesses.

For a country that has faced energy challenges, these investments signal a future where growth doesn't get dimmed by power shortages.