The project includes the construction of 1,400km of LV distribution lines, 400 new transformers and extending MV lines to reduce technical losses across Greater Accra. The $316 million project includes a geographic information system mapping distribution assets, an AC testing laboratory and rehabilitation and reinforcement of distribution systems to increase connections of new traders. An air-insulated switchgear bulk supply point (BSP) 330/33kV; a gas-insulated switchgear BSP 161/33kV with STATCOM; two primary substations equipped with 2x39MVA transformers each and 33/11kV switchgear; and a Meter Management System to control up to six million smart meters. Root Cause Analysis was used to identify the challenges while power system modelling software and process analysis tools were deployed to ensure the most effective designs inreducing power loss challenges after completion. The Pokuase BSP project is currently the largest BSP in Ghana and the most technologically advanced in Online Control and Monitoring.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 18, 2023 07:05 UTC