| Formation | April 26, 1961 |
|---|---|
| Type | Energy generator and supplier |
| Headquarters | Accra, Ghana |
Official language | English |
| Emmanuel Antwi-Darkwa | |
| Website | http://www.vra.com/ |
The Volta River Authority (VRA) is the main generator and supplier of electricity in Ghana.
Establishment
The VRA was established by the Volta River Development Act, Act 46 of the Republic of Ghana on April 26, 1961.[1]
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.[1][2] 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[3]
- VRA Schools
See also
- Electricity sector in Ghana
- Ministry of Energy (Ghana)
- Osagyefo Barge
References
- ^ 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.