Title :
Generation transmission and distribution of electrical energy in Ghana
Author :
Baisel, F. ; Sackey, T.
Author_Institution :
Volta River Authority, Ghana
Abstract :
The authors describe the current status of electricity supply in Ghana and analyze plans to improve the quality, continuity, and security of supply through network reinforcement and reactive power compensation. They also describe the methodologies developed to supply power to all district capitals and other towns/villages in Ghana within the next 30 years
Keywords :
electricity supply industry; Ghana; distribution; electricity supply; network reinforcement; power continuity; power quality; power supply security; reactive power compensation; rural areas; transmission; Cities and towns; Electrocardiography; Hydroelectric power generation; Hydroelectric-thermal power generation; Intelligent networks; Joining processes; Mesh generation; Power generation; Rivers; Substations;
Conference_Titel :
AFRICON '92 Proceedings., 3rd AFRICON Conference
Conference_Location :
Ezulwini Valley
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0835-2
DOI :
10.1109/AFRCON.1992.624476
