Accra electricity consumption

4 FAQs about Accra electricity consumption

How much electricity does Ghana use per year?

of electric energy per year. Per capita this is an average of 285 kWh. Ghana could be self-sufficient with domestically produced energy. The total production of all electric energy producing facilities is 13 bn kWh, which is 134 percent of the country's own usage. Despite this, Ghana trades energy with foreign countries.

What percentage of energy is generated by hydropower in Ghana?

Since it is not possible to clearly determine the amount of generated energy, all energy from hydropower is displayed separately. In 2019, renewable energy accounted for around 41.8 percent of actual total consumption in Ghana. The following chart shows the percentage share from 1990 to 2019:

Which distribution company has the most electricity consumption in Ghana?

ECG holds the majority share among distribution entities, with 79.6%, followed by NEDCO (20.4%) and EPC (0.003%). The graph illustrates electricity consumption by sector from 2000 to 2024, showing steady growth in overall demand, with an average annual increase of approximately 4.7%. In 2024, Ghana's electricity consumption rose to 20,196 GWh.

How does Ghana use its energy?

Despite this, Ghana trades energy with foreign countries. Along with pure consumption, the production, imports and exports play an important role. Other energy sources, such as natural gas or crude oil are also used. 85.9% of the country's population (as of 2020) has access to electricity.In rural areas, the share was 74.0%

Lighting up Accra: Growth in demand, looming energy crisis

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Reducing buildings energy consumption in Accra

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OPEN ENERGY DATA ASSESSMENT ACCRA

The total electricity consumption in Accra is estimated at 2080 GWh per year. This translates into a consumption of 1212 KWh per inhabitant per year, well above Nairobi (120 KWh).29

Household structure and electricity consumption in Ghana

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Electric power consumption (kWh per capita)

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Energy and CO₂ in Ghana

Energy budget, consumption and production capacities in Ghana, including a comparison with the USA. CO₂ emissions, share of renewable energies.

Electricity in Ghana

Despite the annually increasing supply of electricity nationwide, frequent power outages, also locally known as dumsor, have remained problematic.

2025 NATIONAL ENERGY STATISTICAL BULLETIN

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Consumption – ACEP''s Electricity Monitor

The graph illustrates electricity consumption by sector from 2000 to 2024, showing steady growth in overall demand, with an average annual increase of approximately 4.7%.

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