Twenty-three technicians from the Ashanti region completed infrared thermography training to proactively identify equipment failures and reduce power outages.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced an eight-hour power outage in the Ashanti Region. This comes as the Institute for Energy Security (IES) urges the ECG to ensure its GH¢200 million upgrade spending translates into reliable power supply.

Greek authorities have released the identities and photos of three individuals accused of defrauding elderly people by posing as accountants or electricity company employees.

CEDIS, Montenegro's electricity distribution company, has deployed teams to areas affected by wildfires, as certain parts of the power network remain under threat from the blazes.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced scheduled power outages for Thursday in parts of the Central, Eastern, and Western Regions. Residents are advised to prepare for temporary disruptions to electricity supply.

The Public Utilities Workers Union (PUWU) has criticized the Ghanaian government's decision to appoint a transaction adviser for private-sector participation in the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo).

Economist Prof. Godfred Bokpin has called for greater transparency on Ghana's electricity sector reforms, warning that persistent financial challenges and inefficiencies within the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) could lead the country back to the International Monetary Fund for financial intervention.

HEP, Croatia's national electricity company, has apologized after mistakenly sending bills for non-existent debt to customers. The error was attributed to IT system testing, and the company has promised refunds.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a temporary five-hour power outage scheduled for Sunday, August 2, 2026, affecting the Airport area of Accra and its surrounding communities.

A criticized Danish electricity company is facing repercussions due to numerous complaints from dissatisfied customers. The issues stem from SMS messages sent to customers, prompting action against the utility provider.

One of the largest creditors of the scandal-ridden Velkommen group attempted to object to the impending quick sale of the group's customers to another criticized electricity company, just 12 hours before the deadline.

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) facilitated over GH¢105,000 in credit adjustments for Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Water Limited customers in the Greater Accra Region.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced scheduled power outages across several communities in the Ashanti Region to undertake maintenance works aimed at improving electricity supply and service delivery.

In Moldova, fraudsters are reportedly calling citizens and requesting personal information, claiming to be employees of the RED Nord electricity company for meter replacement. The utility provider has issued a warning about these deceptive practices.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled maintenance exercises for Wednesday, July 8, across several regions including Ashanti, Accra West, Volta, and Central, as part of efforts to enhance service delivery.

Elektrodistribucija Srbije has issued a warning about individuals falsely presenting themselves as EDS workers and soliciting signatures from citizens in the West Bačka District.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has fully restored its nationwide vending systems and payment platforms. The disruption was caused by recent flooding.

Two individuals have been arrested in Vari, Greece, for allegedly defrauding an elderly woman of 40,000 euros by posing as employees of the DEDDIE electricity company.

France's state-owned electricity company, Électricité de France (EDF), has warned that it may be forced to reduce power production at several nuclear plants due to rising water temperatures in the rivers used for cooling.

A 31-year-old man has been arrested in Athens in connection with phone scams and thefts primarily targeting elderly citizens. The fraudsters impersonated electricity company employees, stealing over 450,000 euros.

Residents of Sogakope in Ghana's Volta Region stormed the district office of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to protest persistent overbilling, estimated billing practices, and poor customer service.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced scheduled power outages for Thursday, June 11, 2026, affecting communities in the Accra East and Western Regions as part of maintenance exercises to improve service delivery.

The Greek national electricity company PPC is set to construct solar and wind power facilities in Bulgaria, supported by a €175 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Electricity customers in Denmark are reportedly being subjected to debt collection-like methods, with a bodyguard and caretaker presenting 92 powers of attorney to an electricity company. This situation highlights concerns about how customers are being treated by energy providers.

The state-owned Slovak electricity company SEPS reported a nearly one-quarter decrease in profit for 2025, though it stated the result significantly exceeded plans and helped keep electricity bills in check through lower tariffs and strict cost control.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) plans to finalize a significant upgrade of key sub-transmission lines in the Greater Kumasi area by June 5, 2026. The project aims to enhance the region's power network.

Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, Ghana's Minister of Energy and Green Transmission, has cautioned engineers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Limited to refrain from politicizing their professional duties.

A power outage occurred on Wednesday morning in the Kreuzplatz area of Zurich, affecting traffic lights and businesses like Migros. The city's electricity company has confirmed the disruption.

Ghana's Electricity Company (ECG) has announced planned maintenance for Tuesday, May 26, detailing the areas that will be affected by power outages.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has invested over GH¢3 million in the first quarter of 2026 to enhance power supply reliability in 40 communities across six districts within the Accra West Region.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a significant transformer upgrade project in Batsonaa, detailing the areas that will be affected.

The Ghana Grid Company and Electricity Company of Ghana have scheduled planned and emergency maintenance exercises across the Volta and Ashanti Regions for Friday, May 22, 2026.

DEI (ΔΕΗ), the Greek Public Power Corporation, is offering new internet and fixed telephony services, allowing users to customize packages to better suit their needs.

An adviser to Ghana's Finance Ministry stated that private sector participation in the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is projected to commence by early 2027.

The Trades Union Congress (Ghana) has declared its intention to use all legitimate means to oppose any attempts to privatize the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled planned and emergency maintenance exercises across the Ashanti and Western Regions for Friday, May 15, 2026, following a punctured underground cable fault at Weija Junction.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Limited has revived two key stalled projects in Kumasi, aiming to improve the supply of quality and stable power to citizens.

A criminal ring in Greece has been exposed for impersonating employees of the DEDDIE electricity company to defraud elderly individuals. Investigations reveal the scam has been active since at least July 2025, accumulating illegal profits.

Greek authorities have dismantled a criminal organization whose members impersonated employees of the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) to commit fraud and robberies, accumulating over 3.4 million euros.

Gunmen abducted two staff members of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) in Ogun State, Nigeria. The company has confirmed the incident.

Senelec, Senegal's national electricity company, is highlighted as a crucial driver for regional energy interconnection across West Africa, as detailed in the sixth episode of 'Sunu Senelec'.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has reassured the public that current power outages across parts of the country are temporary, explaining they are a necessary part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the national power grid.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has declared temporary power outages in parts of the Volta and Oti Regions, following a fire incident at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) substation in Akosombo.

Parts of the Ashanti region are expected to experience more power outages as the Electricity Company of Ghana and the Ghana Grid Company set out to commence critical transmission reinforcement…

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled major maintenance in the Western Region for April 27, while engineers continue to address widespread power outages in the Central and Tema Regions.

The leadership of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti Region has seen significant changes following a fire incident at the Akosombo substation, which caused widespread power disruptions across Ghana.

KSS Energia, an electricity company that won a major dispute, is still seeking an appeal permit for compensation of legal costs, amounting to 800,000 euros, from the pensioner who lost the case.

The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ing Kwame Kpekpena, has refuted claims of a return to persistent power outages. He asserted that the country is not experiencing load shedding due to adequate power generation.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) plans to install more than 900 transformers across the Ashanti Region by the end of 2026 as part of a major infrastructure initiative to enhance electricity supply and reduce outages.

The Ashanti West branch of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has urged residents to help safeguard electrical infrastructure, warning that vandalism and unsafe activities contribute to frequent power outages.

Ghana's Electricity Company (ECG) and the Energy Ministry have unveiled an 18-month, GH¢3.46 billion plan aimed at improving power reliability and stabilizing the country's electricity supply. The initiative seeks to address ongoing issues with power provision.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has raised concerns over an alarming increase in vandalism and illegal power connections within the Tema Region.

The Eastern Regional Office of Ghana's Electricity Company (ECG) received several awards at a recent summit, recognizing its high operational efficiency.

Residents and businesses in Oyibi and surrounding areas in Ghana are experiencing a power outage due to a damaged transformer, as confirmed by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Accra East Region.

The community of Boudhié in Senegal has gained access to electricity, a development attributed to efforts by the national electricity company, Senelec.

There is an increase in fraudulent phone calls where scammers impersonate employees of the Spanish electricity company Endesa.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance exercises for Monday, April 13, 2026, which will temporarily disrupt power supply to several areas across two regions.

Ghana's Ministry of Energy has appealed to the public for patience during temporary power outages in Accra. These outages are a result of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) implementing a major transformer upgrade program to enhance power supply and reliability.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is undertaking a major transformer replacement and upgrade exercise in parts of Accra, requiring planned power outages as part of an estimated GH¢240 million investment.

President John Dramani Mahama has identified operational inefficiencies within the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) as a primary cause of power supply issues and has outlined ongoing reforms to improve service delivery.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has blocked more than 15,000 electricity meters in Nsawam and Amasaman as part of an ongoing revenue assurance exercise to address irregularities.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that power outages across parts of the Greater Accra Region are a result of faults caused by a recent heavy rainstorm.

The Volta Regional General Manager of Ghana's Electricity Company (ECG) and her team met with the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to address ongoing electricity consumer concerns in the region.

A Sowutuom District Court has granted bail to two individuals accused of illegally interfering with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) electricity distribution network.

Ghana's Finance Ministry has indicated it will implement strict measures for underperforming state enterprises, citing significant government spending on energy sector shortfalls and ongoing losses by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

The Akwa Ibom government has denied reports of a plan to sell its state-owned power plant, stating it is instead repaying a $9 million loan and implementing reforms to revive the electricity company.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled a six-hour emergency power interruption for parts of the Ashanti Region on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, affecting specific areas.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) invested GH¢710,965 in infrastructure replacement, including damaged meters, poles, and transformers, across the Greater Accra region during the first half of the year.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced scheduled maintenance outages in parts of the Ashanti Region, aimed at improving the reliability and quality of electricity supply.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Accra West Region, has attributed a power outage in parts of the West African Deco area to a fault on a transformer.

Several neighborhoods in Sarajevo, primarily within the Novo Sarajevo municipality, experienced a power outage tonight. The electricity company stated that the fault would be quickly resolved.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commenced a four-day planned maintenance exercise, resulting in power outages for parts of the Accra East Region.

Despite the Krško nuclear power plant reducing its output due to drought conditions, HEP (Croatian Electricity Company) guarantees a stable electricity supply through its own sources and wholesale market purchases.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Tema Region announced a power outage impacting several communities in the area, attributing the disruption to a fault within its network.

The Board of Directors of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that the company is unable to pay dividends to its sole shareholder for the year 2025. This was communicated during the annual general meeting.

A criminal group, including a minor, was apprehended in Nea Ionia, Greece, for committing aggravated thefts by impersonating employees of an electricity company.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a series of planned power outages for Wednesday, July 22, across five regions (Tema, Ashanti, Accra West, Central, and Eastern) as part of ongoing maintenance efforts.

Customers of the embattled Velkommen-koncern in Denmark are set to be sold to a new electricity company that is also facing criticism for misleading practices, raising questions about fairness and customer funds.

A substation explosion has plunged parts of Enugu, Nigeria, into a blackout, according to the electricity company. The incident has disrupted power supply to affected areas.

Police in Voula, Greece, arrested a 50-year-old man involved in a phone scam where he impersonated an electricity company employee to defraud a 71-year-old woman, with accomplices still being sought.

A male driver in Ghana narrowly escaped injury after his car crashed into an Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) distribution pole at Anfoega Adame Newtown in the North Dayi District of the Volta Region.

A significant Danish electricity company is now supporting a ban on 'a conto' upfront payments to prevent "gross misuse," following instances where Nettopower overcharged customers.

American influencer Justus Reid encountered problems during the renovation of an 8,000-euro bunker in Croatia, stating that HEP (Croatian electricity company) is unwilling to cooperate.

Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly defrauding citizens by posing as employees of an electricity company, with jewelry and over €27,000 in cash seized during the operation.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has stated that a widespread power outage affecting several communities in the Western Region is due to an 'upstream challenge.'

Police in Greece have dismantled a call center in West Attica used by fraudsters who posed as electricity company employees to convince elderly victims to leave gold and large sums of money outside their homes.

A young scammer, wearing sunglasses and a backpack, entered an elderly woman's home in Menidi, Greece, pretending to be an electricity company employee. The incident occurred shortly after 2 PM last Friday.

The Lithuanian Court of Appeal upheld the conviction of former executives of electricity goods companies for fraudulently misappropriating a large amount of assets.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ashanti West Region, has confirmed a power outage affecting parts of the Adum Central Business Centre and surrounding areas. The disruption is attributed to a technical fault with a transformer near O.

Security cameras captured an incident in Greece where a 62-year-old woman was scammed by individuals posing as employees of the DEDDIE electricity company.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) plans to redeploy old transformers, replaced during its ongoing upgrade program, to improve electricity supply in underserved communities across the country.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has initiated an extensive tree-pruning and right-of-way-clearing campaign across the Ashanti Region to mitigate power outages, particularly during the upcoming rainy season.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced multiple planned maintenance exercises across the Accra East, Ashanti, and Tema Regions, which will result in temporary power disruptions lasting several hours.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance for Wednesday, May 27, detailing areas that will be affected.

The Executive Director of the Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC), Ing. Justice Ohene-Akoto, has endorsed calls for private sector involvement in the commercial operations of Ghana's Electricity Company (ECG).

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a significant transformer replacement and upgrade project at its Batsonaa Primary Substation, aiming to address widespread network faults.

PLN, Indonesia's state electricity company, has stated that severe weather conditions were the cause of a recent widespread blackout in Sumatra.

The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have scheduled extensive planned and emergency maintenance exercises across four regions for Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Indonesia's state-owned electricity company PLN is looking to expand its renewable energy portfolio through a 495 MW solar project in Bangladesh.

Samuel Dubik Mahama, former Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), stated that foreign exchange volatility is the primary operational challenge undermining the utility's planning and forecasting.

The Ashanti West Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commissioned 37 new distribution transformers to enhance power supply and reliability in the region. This initiative aims to improve electricity access and reduce outages for residents and businesses.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has installed and commissioned 37 new transformers in its Ashanti West operational zone to enhance power supply within the Greater Kumasi Metropolis.

A criminal organization that defrauded elderly individuals by impersonating employees of the DEDDIE electricity company, stealing over 3.4 million euros, has been dismantled by authorities in Greece.

Seven members of a Roma gang have been arrested in Greece and brought to the Evelpidon courts, accused of impersonating electricity company employees to defraud elderly victims of approximately 3 million euros.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will conduct a major transformer upgrade at the Kumasi Ridge Substation from May 6th to 9th. The upgrade aims to improve power supply and service reliability in the area, causing temporary outages.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has successfully restored power to the Afram Plains area. The outage was caused by damage to a marine or river cable.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) plans to install 300 new transformers in the Ashanti Region to improve power supply and infrastructure.

A fire outbreak at a key power installation in Akosombo is set to plunge large parts of Accra into hours of darkness, with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) announcing a scheduled overnight…

Workers of Ghana's Electricity Company (ECG) in the Ashanti Region are demanding the immediate reversal of two senior managers' transfers, alleging the decision was politically motivated.

The Acting Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Kwame Kpekpena, has inspected four major system upgrade projects in Kumasi to assess their progress.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2026, which will affect specific areas.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured residents of Kumasi, Ashanti region, that power supply will be completely improved within the next six months, following recent significant disruptions.

Indonesia's state-owned electricity company, PLN, has announced the full restoration of power across Jakarta after a widespread electricity outage affected the capital.

Senelec, Senegal's national electricity company, is modernizing its network and enhancing stability with the addition of a new 56 MWh infrastructure.

Three individuals, aged 23, 28, and 41, were arrested in Thessaloniki after attempting to defraud a 61-year-old woman by posing as electricity company employees investigating a power leak.

Ghana's Electricity Company (ECG) has announced a GHS3.46 billion investment aimed at resolving ongoing power supply challenges. The company clarified that recent power interruptions are due to system upgrades, not the widespread outages known as "dumsor."

The city of Pori, Finland, has invested 285 million euros from the sale of its electricity company into financial markets. The city's finance director emphasizes a long-term investment horizon.

Ghana's Electricity Company (ECG) and GRIDCo have announced planned and emergency maintenance operations, as well as upgrades to transmission lines, affecting various regions including Ashanti, Volta, and Oti, to improve power supply.

A viral video shows a policeman allegedly assaulting staff of the Electricity Company of Ghana and a CID officer during a confrontation regarding an unpaid electricity bill amounting to GH¢13,000.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) reported a power outage in parts of Accra West due to a transformer fault. Additionally, ECG announced a separate planned maintenance schedule for April 16, detailing affected areas.

Ghana's Ministry for Energy and Green Transition is intensifying efforts to improve the operational efficiency and accountability of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) as part of broader power sector reforms.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced scheduled power outages in the Spintex, Sakumono, and Lashibi areas. The cuts are necessary to facilitate essential maintenance and upgrade works on transformers.

A severe rainstorm struck parts of Ghana's Ashanti Region on April 8, 2026, leading to extensive power outages. The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) informed customers about the disruptions caused by the weather event.

An agreement has been reached between the management of Nova željezara Zenica (New Zenica Ironworks) and Elektroprivreda BiH (Bosnian Electricity Company), ensuring that electricity will not be disconnected from the ironworks.

A fault in the power grid in Rožaje has been repaired, and an initiative will be launched to have the electricity company EPCG grant benefits to citizens in the area.

Electricity consumers in Ghana are increasingly expressing concerns about the billing practices of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), with many reporting charges that are inconsistent with their actual consumption.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) plans a major transformer replacement and upgrade exercise in selected parts of Accra to enhance power supply reliability.

Finland is making power tariffs voluntary for grid owners, while Åland's local electricity company has opted not to implement them, citing concerns about customer complexity.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled extensive planned and emergency maintenance exercises across four regions, which will temporarily disrupt power supply for critical infrastructure upgrades.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a series of emergency maintenance works across two regions for Friday, March 20, 2026, even as engineers continue to battle a transformer fault…

In a community in Lamia, siblings managed to save their elderly mother's jewelry at the last moment by chasing down thieves who had posed as electricity company workers. The incident occurred around 2 PM on Wednesday.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is proceeding with scheduled maintenance in the Tema Region on Sunday, March 15, 2026, while engineers in the Ashanti Region continue efforts to restore power to thousands of customers.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has inaugurated an interim board to oversee the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company. This action follows the dissolution of the previous board due to its failure to meet market obligations.

Greek police have publicly released the details of three individuals involved in a scam ring that defrauded elderly people by impersonating accountants and electricity company employees, following a relevant order from the Athens Public Prosecutor's Office.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced power outages affecting parts of the Accra West and Central regions due to cable faults and planned maintenance works.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has informed the public about impending power outages in parts of the Greater Accra and Volta regions, attributing them to damaged electricity infrastructure and necessary emergency maintenance works.

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) in Ghana's Ashanti Region has praised the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for its swift response and efficient restoration of power.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a four-day planned maintenance exercise that will result in temporary power outages in several communities within the Accra East Region.

The Public Utilities Workers Union (PUWU) has urged the Ghanaian government to maintain public ownership of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) while pursuing performance reforms.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a temporary load management exercise in the Volta and Oti Regions following a technical fault on a transformer at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) Asiekpe Bulk Supply Point (BSP).

A criminal gang impersonating accountants and electricity company employees has defrauded elderly individuals across Greece, stealing a total of €330,000. Authorities in Piraeus are investigating the widespread scam.

Customers of the disputed electricity company Velkommen are seeking refunds, while the energy group Andel announced its intention to block the company's sale, raising doubts about the terms of the rapid transaction and the buyer's financial standing.

Thousands of customers of the bankrupt Danish electricity company Velkommen are set to be sold to Energidrift for 16.7 million kroner, though experts warn that customers' prepaid funds may be lost.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled planned and emergency maintenance exercises across five regions, aiming to improve service delivery and affecting numerous communities.

An electricity company has advised residents on how to avoid electrical hazards during the rainy season, cautioning against seeking shelter under trees or standing near electrical installations during storms.

ENLY, formerly Grøn Elforsyning, has been reported to the police for misleading practices for the second time, following a 700,000 kroner fine in 2025.

A prominent member of a well-known Greek shipping family has fallen victim to an elaborate phone scam, losing diamonds valued at nearly 1 million euros to fraudsters posing as electricity company employees.

Danish electricity company Nettopower is under scrutiny for allegedly overcharging customers since spring 2025, leading to calls from other major power companies for a ban on a conto-billing practices.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that recent flooding in Accra has disrupted its vending systems and payment platforms, including the ECG PowerApp, and is working to restore services.

Lars Hein, co-owner of the electricity company Velkommen, who aimed to save the Fremad Amager football club, is now accused of leaving the club with a cloud of unpaid bills. An investigation reveals how electricity customers' money was allegedly sent to the club's depleted coffers.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled power interruptions for June 18 to conduct maintenance works across the Central and Accra East Regions.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced scheduled power outages for Tuesday, June 16, 2026, affecting communities in the Accra East, Ashanti, and Volta Regions as part of maintenance efforts to improve service delivery.

An Indian farmer was awarded Rs 20,000 in compensation after an electricity company failed to restore disrupted power supply, leading to losses.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced widespread power outages for Tuesday, June 9, 2026, affecting communities across multiple regions including Eastern, Tema, Accra East, Accra West, Volta, and Ashanti. These disruptions are due to planned maintenance exercises, distinct from previous outages caused by technical faults.

Jamaica's national electricity company attempted to restore the energy system on the Caribbean island nation after a blackout.

A small electricity company in Kruunupyy, Finland, suffered a loss of nearly a million euros due to power outages caused by Storm Hannes, impacting its ability to invest in electricity grid reliability.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced multiple planned power outages for June 2, 2026, affecting communities in the Accra East, Accra West, Ashanti, Tema, and Volta Regions for maintenance.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has restored power to Tanyigbe Senior High School in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region. The school had experienced a nearly week-long outage caused by a rainstorm.

Four foreign nationals, aged 22 to 26, were detained in Moldova on suspicion of fraud after convincing a man to transfer 120,000 lei by posing as representatives of an electricity company.

Danantara is set to evaluate PLN, Indonesia's state electricity company, following a widespread blackout that affected Sumatra.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled planned maintenance exercises for May 25, 2026, in the Accra East and Accra West Regions, amidst ongoing efforts to address network faults.

The head of PLN, Indonesia's state-owned electricity company, has issued an apology following a widespread power outage that affected Sumatra.

PLN, Indonesia's state-owned electricity company, has successfully restored a substation in West Sumatra following a recent blackout, ensuring power supply is back to normal in the affected region.

Customers in Denmark are expressing anger and physically visiting electricity company offices to demand unpaid refunds, with the regulatory body receiving over 1,000 complaints against two companies and facing criticism for its slow response.

Indonesian state-owned electricity company PLN is looking to expand its renewable energy portfolio by developing a 495 MW solar project in Bangladesh.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance exercises in the Tema Region for May 17, 2026. This comes as engineers continue to address an underground cable fault affecting communities in the Western Region.

Samuel Dubik Mahama, former Managing Director of Ghana's Electricity Company (ECG), has defended reforms implemented during his tenure, citing progress in revenue generation and digitalization, as the IMF advocates for increased private sector involvement.

Two of seven arrested individuals have been remanded in custody for a scam ring that defrauded citizens by impersonating employees of the DEDDIE electricity company in Greece.

Greek police in Attica have dismantled a criminal organization that defrauded and stole from citizens, primarily the elderly, by posing as employees of an electricity supply company.

A criminal ring, impersonating employees of the DEDDIE electricity company, operated in teams to approach victims by phone and in the field, stealing almost 3.5 million euros.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) announced a GH¢1.11 billion investment for transformer upgrades in the Ashanti Region, aiming to enhance electricity supply reliability and mitigate recent power fluctuations.

Several communities in Ghana's Ashanti Region are scheduled for temporary electricity interruptions as the Electricity Company of Ghana undertakes emergency maintenance to improve service delivery.

Samuel Dubik Mahama, former Managing Director of Ghana's Electricity Company (ECG), has expressed concerns that a significant reduction in the company's capital expenditure could undermine its operational efficiency.

Indonesian railway company KAI and state electricity company PLN are scheduled to begin construction on a new railway electrification project in May.

Ghana's Public Utility Workers’ Union (PUWU) has warned political and social actors to stop intimidating and ridiculing staff of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) over persistent power outages, known as "dumsor."

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has asked the public to remain calm amid power supply fluctuations, stating that it is premature to implement a load-shedding timetable.

Engineers from Ghana's Electricity Company (ECG) in the Ashanti region bravely tackled a python invasion at a substation in Ahodwo to restore power to local residents.

Senelec, Senegal's national electricity company, has taken full control of West African Energy, enhancing the country's energy sovereignty.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has published a complete schedule for power outages related to transformer upgrade works in the Teshie-Nungua area.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) acknowledged ongoing intermittent power outages and low voltage in some communities, attributing them to necessary infrastructure upgrades.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has invested GH¢3.46 billion to significantly improve power reliability and address electricity supply issues across the country.

Verbund, Austria's state-owned electricity company, is required to leave its central Vienna headquarters for a two-year renovation project.

The head of Ghana's Electricity Company (ECG) has apologized for persistent power outages and assured the public of swift action to address the issue. The company also released a schedule detailing areas to be affected by planned maintenance.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued a warning regarding an increase in vandalism and illegal electricity connections within the Tema Region.

A minor in Chania, Greece, fell victim to a scam involving fake electricity company employees, leading him to place his mother's jewelry and money in a bag and leave it in the yard.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has successfully completed the upgrade of its Lashibi substation ahead of schedule, leading to the restoration of power in the affected areas. This upgrade aims to improve electricity supply and reliability.

The Oyibi Police Command in Ghana's Greater Accra Region has arrested two men found in possession of 40 bundles of electrical cables suspected of being stolen from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has initiated the second phase of its transformer replacement and upgrade program at the Lashibi Primary Substation.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has initiated the second phase of its Transformer Replacement and Upgrade Programme. This phase targets the Lashibi Primary Substation and is expected to cause brief power outages.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commenced a GH¢240 million project to upgrade transformers across the country, aiming to improve power supply.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is grappling with extensive network failures across three regions, leaving numerous communities without power over the weekend due to a combination of a heavy rainstorm and technical faults.

Senelec, Senegal's national electricity company, is strengthening its network stability with the addition of a new 56 MWh infrastructure. This modernization effort aims to improve the reliability of the power supply.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Accra West Region, has notified customers of impending power outages in Amasaman and parts of the Western Region due to a cable fault and scheduled emergency maintenance.

A shocking account from an elderly victim describes how robbers, posing as electricity company employees, tricked an elderly couple into taking their jewelry outside their home, claiming they would suffer electrocution.

Senelec, the Senegalese electricity company, has reported a technical incident causing a power outage in Kédougou and promises a swift restoration of service.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance work for Sunday, March 22, 2026, detailing the specific areas that will be affected by power outages.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti West Region, has designated the power distribution line serving the military command in the Ashanti Region as an essential feeder, with a…

President John Mahama has urged organised labour to support the government’s plan to introduce private sector participation in billing and metering operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).