Amid the twinkling lights and heightened commercial activity of the Christmas season, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has issued a firm guarantee that the national power grid will remain stable, despite surging to a historic all-time high in energy consumption.
The minister’s assurance comes as the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) officially recorded a peak generation demand of approximately 4,300 megawatts (MW), a record-breaking figure that underscores the growing pressure on the nation’s energy infrastructure. The Lights Will Stay On’: A Festive Commitment
Addressing participants at a ministry-organised health walk on Saturday, December 20, 2025, held under the theme “Recharge, Refocus and Reconnect”, Dr. Jinapor acknowledged the technical strain the current demand places on the system.We are seeing a huge increase in terms of energy consumption. And that also presents a challenge. It means that we have to work very hard to sustain the lights and keep the lights on,” Dr. Jinapor stated.
Despite the daunting 4,300 MW peak, the minister was quick to quell fears of a return to power instability (dumsor), insisting that the sector’s agencies are now more resilient than ever.
“Let me assure the people of Ghana that those of us in the ministry will continue to work very hard; it is very challenging, but so far we are holding on, we are making significant improvements, and we will continue to work to deliver on our mandate,” he stressed.
The Three-Pronged Strategy: Petroleum, Renewables, and Law
To move beyond mere emergency management, the minister outlined a long-term re-engineering plan for the sector.
This involves:
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Energy minister assures stable power as Ghana hits peak demand in December
21 December 2025 6:40am
Amid the twinkling lights and heightened commercial activity of the Christmas season, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has issued a firm guarantee that the national power grid will remain stable, despite surging to a historic all-time high in energy consumption.
The minister’s assurance comes as the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) officially recorded a peak generation demand of approximately 4,300 megawatts (MW), a record-breaking figure that underscores the growing pressure on the nation’s energy infrastructure.
‘The Lights Will Stay On’: A Festive Commitment
Addressing participants at a ministry-organised health walk on Saturday, December 20, 2025, held under the theme “Recharge, Refocus and Reconnect”, Dr. Jinapor acknowledged the technical strain the current demand places on the system.
“We are seeing a huge increase in terms of energy consumption. And that also presents a challenge. It means that we have to work very hard to sustain the lights and keep the lights on,” Dr. Jinapor stated.
Despite the daunting 4,300 MW peak, the minister was quick to quell fears of a return to power instability (dumsor), insisting that the sector’s agencies are now more resilient than ever.
“Let me assure the people of Ghana that those of us in the ministry will continue to work very hard; it is very challenging, but so far we are holding on, we are making significant improvements, and we will continue to work to deliver on our mandate,” he stressed.
The Three-Pronged Strategy: Petroleum, Renewables, and Law
To move beyond mere emergency management, the minister outlined a long-term re-engineering plan for the sector.
This involves:
Petroleum Strengthening: Ramping up domestic production to fuel thermal plants.
Renewable Shift: Aggressive rollout of solar and wind projects to diversify the energy mix.
Contractual Integrity: Ensuring every dollar spent is value for money.
Dr. Jinapor made a specific appeal to the legal professionals within the ministry and its agencies—such as the Volta River Authority (VRA) and Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)—to be the frontline defenders of the nation’s purse.
“And so I want to call on you, the lawyers in particular. You would always review all our contracts and ensure that the negotiations go very, very well, and so I want to encourage you to give your best and to work very hard.”
Networking for Resilience
The health walk served as a rare moment of respite for workers in a sector that rarely sleeps. Praising the initiative, Dr. Jinapor proposed that the walk become a quarterly, sector-wide event to foster better networking and physical well-being among energy workers.
He argued that a “recharged” workforce is better equipped to handle the high-pressure environment of managing a national grid during peak seasons.
As Ghana enters the final stretch of the 2025 festive season, the Ministry of Energy has deployed technical teams to monitor “hotspots” where local transformer overloads might occur due to high residential demand.
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Energy Minister Pledges Power Stability as Ghana Records December Demand Peak
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured Ghanaians of uninterrupted power supply even as the country records its highest electricity demand on record during the December festive season.
Data from the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) show that peak power demand has reached about 4,300 megawatts (MW), the highest level ever recorded, reflecting increased household consumption and intensified commercial activity during the Christmas period.
Speaking at a ministry-organised health walk on Saturday, December 20, 2025, under the theme “Recharge, Refocus and Reconnect,” Dr. Jinapor acknowledged the growing pressure on the national grid but maintained that the sector is managing the challenge effectively.
“There has been a significant increase in energy consumption, and that naturally presents challenges. It means we have to work harder to sustain supply and keep the lights on,” he said.
Despite the record demand, the minister dismissed concerns about a return to widespread power outages, commonly referred to as dumsor, noting that energy sector institutions are now more resilient and better coordinated.
“I want to assure the people of Ghana that we are working tirelessly. It is demanding, but we are holding on, making improvements, and remaining focused on delivering on our mandate,” he added.
Long-Term Sector Reforms
Beyond short-term stability measures, Dr. Jinapor outlined a broader strategy aimed at strengthening the energy sector for the future. The approach includes increasing domestic petroleum production to support thermal power generation, accelerating the deployment of renewable energy projects such as solar and wind, and tightening oversight of contracts to ensure value for money.
He also urged legal professionals within the ministry and state energy agencies, including the Volta River Authority (VRA) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), to play a key role in safeguarding public resources.
“You are critical to ensuring that our contracts are well negotiated and that every cedi spent delivers value,” he said.
Monitoring During the Festive Season
The minister disclosed that technical teams have been deployed across the country to closely monitor potential pressure points on the grid, particularly in residential areas where high electricity use could overload local transformers.
He further praised the health walk initiative, describing it as a welcome opportunity for sector workers to connect outside their demanding schedules. Dr. Jinapor proposed that the activity be institutionalised as a quarterly, sector-wide event to promote wellness and collaboration.
As Ghana enters the peak of the festive season, the Ministry of Energy says it remains on high alert to ensure stable power supply nationwide.