Government has announced decisive steps to end persistent electricity meter shortages following the commissioning of a new meter manufacturing facility by MBH Power Ghana Limited in Tema.
The factory, inaugurated on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, by the Minister for Energy, John Abdulai Jinapor, is expected to significantly boost local meter production and address long-standing supply challenges affecting consumers across the country.
Minister: Meter Shortage “Deeply Disturbing”
In a speech read on his behalf by the Deputy Minister for Energy, Hon. Richard Gyan Mensah, the Minister described the shortage of meters and delays in installation as unacceptable.
“As a Minister, I find this situation deeply disturbing. Without a meter, a consumer cannot properly account for and pay for electricity consumed,” the statement said.
He disclosed that he has engaged the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) to streamline procurement and distribution processes.
According to him, the operationalisation of the new factory marks a turning point in ensuring that persistent meter shortages become a thing of the past.
750,000-Meter Production Capacity
The newly commissioned facility has the capacity to produce up to 750,000 meters annually, with initial production set at 50,000 meters per year before scaling up.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Director of MBH Power Ghana Limited, Mr. Niket Goel, said the plant represents a long-term investment in Ghana’s power sector and economic development.
He noted that local production would reduce reliance on imported meters, retain value within the Ghanaian economy, and create employment opportunities.
Beyond addressing shortages, he explained that reliable metering will help reduce power theft, minimise commercial losses, and strengthen revenue mobilisation for utility providers.
Seven-Day Deadline on Billing Complaints
The Minister also addressed concerns about over-billing and under-billing, which have generated public frustration in recent months.
He has directed ECG and the Energy Commission to investigate the matter and submit a report within seven days with recommendations for a lasting solution.
Government believes improved meter availability and enhanced monitoring will help restore confidence in the billing system and improve transparency in the power sector.
Strengthening the Power Distribution System
While acknowledging recent outages in parts of Accra and Kumasi, the Deputy Minister clarified that the disruptions were linked to distribution challenges, including overloaded transformers, rather than generation deficits.
He assured the public that technical teams are replacing faulty and overloaded transformers and that Ghana is not returning to the era of load-shedding timetables.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by government officials, energy sector stakeholders, and international partners, marking what authorities describe as a strategic step toward stabilising electricity distribution and improving service delivery nationwide.
Story by Osman Issah Abadoo
