The Volta River Authority (VRA) is the main generator and supplier of electricity in Ghana. They are also responsible for the maintenance of the hydro power supply plant.[1]
| Formation | 26 April 1961 |
|---|---|
| Type | Energy generator and supplier |
| Headquarters | Accra, Ghana |
Official language | English |
| Emmanuel Antwi-Darkwa | |
| Website | http://www.vra.com/ |
Establishment
editThe VRA was established by the Volta River Development Act, Act 46 of the Republic of Ghana on 26 April 1961.[2]
The main purpose of the VRA is to generate and supply electricity for Ghana's needs. It is also responsible for managing the environmental impact of the creation of the Volta Lake on the towns and people bordering the lake. The VRA maintains a national energy supply grid and although it started with hydroelectric power, it is now branching into other types of energy such as thermal energy.[2][3] The company represents Ghana in the West African Power Pool.
Power generation
edit- Akosombo Hydroelectric Project
- Kpong Dam
- Takoradi Power Station
- Navrongo Solar Power Plant
- Tema Power Station
- Kpone Power Station
Other projects
edit- Schools
- Health services
- Environmental and Resettlement activities
Subsidiary companies
edit- Volta Hotel
- Volta Lake Transport Company (VLTC)
- Kpong Farms
- Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo)
- VRA Property Holding Company (VRA PROPCo)
- VRA Health Services Limited[4]
- VRA Schools
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Akosombo Dam could serve Ghana for another 50 years if well maintained – Kweku Awotwi - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ^ a b "The Volta River Authority". Official website. Volta River Authority. Retrieved 2007-05-10.
- ^ "What is the Volta River Authority?". Unofficial website of VRA. Eric N. Yankah. March 1999. Retrieved 2007-05-10.
- ^ "Volta River Authority | VRA Health Services". www.vra.com. Retrieved 2020-01-11.