Volta River Authority
Main generator and supplier of electricity in Ghana
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::summary Main generator and supplier of electricity in Ghana ::
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| Field | Value |
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| name | Volta River Authority |
| image_border | |
| size | 118 × 110 px |
| caption | VRA logo |
| map | |
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| motto | |
| formation | 26 April 1961 |
| extinction | |
| type | Energy generator and supplier |
| headquarters | Accra, Ghana |
| language | English |
| leader_title | Chief Executive |
| leader_name | Ing. Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo |
| website | https://www.vra.com/ |
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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.
Establishment
The VRA was established by the Volta River Development Act, Act 46 of the Republic of Ghana on 26 April 1961.
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. The company represents Ghana in the West African Power Pool.
Power generation
- Akosombo Hydroelectric Project
- Kpong Dam
- Takoradi Power Station
- Navrongo Solar Power Plant
- Tema Power Station
- Kpone Power Station
Other projects
- Schools
- Health services
- Environmental and Resettlement activities
Subsidiary companies
- Volta Hotel
- Volta Lake Transport Company (VLTC)
- Kpong Farms
- Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo)
- VRA Property Holding Company (VRA PROPCo)
- VRA Health Services Limited
- VRA Schools
References
References
- "Akosombo Dam could serve Ghana for another 50 years if well maintained – Kweku Awotwi - MyJoyOnline.com".
- "The Volta River Authority". Volta River Authority.
- (March 1999). "What is the Volta River Authority?". Eric N. Yankah.
- "Volta River Authority {{!}} VRA Health Services".
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