CEO of Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG), Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, has advocated for strategic planning in Ghana's power generation and distribution system.

He emphasizes IPGG's commitment to efficiency enhancement through advanced technologies and improved planning strategies.

In a statement, Mr Apetorgbor highlights the importance of collaborative efforts with stakeholders to prioritize national interest and sector sustainability for a stable and efficient power supply across Ghana.

Mr Apetorgbor underscored the need to dispel misconceptions about intermittent power supply affecting communities and businesses.

He asserted that reports of disruptions are exaggerated and misinterpreted by some utility spokespersons and experts.

He attributed the inconsistencies in power supply to multifaceted root causes, including strategic planning choices and operational methodologies.

Mr Apetorgbor identified excessive exportation of cheap generation from VRA thermal plants and legacy hydro plants to SONABEL and CEB as a significant contributing factor to shortages.

He suggested that this export decision, aimed at maximizing commercial gains, inadvertently affects domestic supply capabilities.

To support the government's economic recovery efforts, Apetorgbor urges VRA to halt cheap electricity exports, which could bolster ECG's revenue and allow underutilized contracted thermal capacities to be exported, reducing idle capacity obligations on ECG and alleviating sector debt burdens.