Volta River Authority

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Volta River Authority
Formation26 April 1961
TypeEnergy generator and supplier
Headquarters
Chief Executive
Emmanuel Antwi-Darkwa
Websitehttp://www.vra.com/

The Volta River Authority (VRA) is the main generator and supplier of electricity in Ghana. They are also the responsible for the maintenance of the hydro power supply plant.[1]

Establishment

The 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

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

Other projects

  • Schools
  • Health services
  • Environmental and Resettlement activities

Subsidiary companies

See also

References

  1. ^ "Akosombo Dam could serve Ghana for another 50 years if well maintained โ€“ Kweku Awotwi - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  2. ^ a b "The Volta River Authority". Official website. Volta River Authority. Retrieved 2007-05-10.
  3. ^ "What is the Volta River Authority?". Unofficial website of VRA. Eric N. Yankah. March 1999. Retrieved 2007-05-10.
  4. ^ "Volta River Authority | VRA Health Services". www.vra.com. Retrieved 2020-01-11.

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