The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has initiated an exercise to inspect various power transformers nationwide, aiming to identify and rectify faults to ensure uninterrupted power supply.

These integrity checks on transformers are crucial for identifying those operating at full capacity and in need of upgrades, which will help maintain a steady power supply.

The upgrades to transformers operating at full capacity are expected to play a significant role in ensuring a reliable power supply.

The ECG has begun upgrading transformers in areas where high demand has led to full capacity. As part of this effort, 630 faulty transformers have been identified in various communities across the country.

These checks are crucial in identifying faults that may be contributing to recent power outages. Benjamin Antwi, the ECG PRO for Ashanti West, explained that the inspections target both ground-mounted and poll-mounted transformers to identify overloads for replacement.

"When our team visits the transformer they will check the integrity of the transformer to see if the fuses are intact. this will help us know the actual load on a transformer and identify those reaching its capacity for us to put measures in place to upgrade them" he said.

Mr. Antwi indicated that upon identifying faulty transformers, the exercise will contribute to efforts to sustain power.

"Once we identify a transformer getting to its full capacity we will replace them by bringing a bigger transformer. once we can load the transformer to a much bigger capacity, we can accommodate any load that is coming on board that will help us keep the lights on" he indicated.

Benjamin Antwi admonished customers to desist from tempering with the distribution transformers but rather channel their concerns to the ECG for redress.