Volta River Authority
Formation | 26 April 1961 |
---|---|
Type | Energy generator and supplier |
Headquarters | Accra, Ghana |
Official language | English |
Chief Executive | Emmanuel Antwi-Darkwa |
Website | http://www.vra.com/ |
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.[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 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.[2][3] 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[4]
- VRA Schools
See also
- Electricity sector in Ghana
- Ministry of Energy (Ghana)
- Osagyefo Barge
References
- ^ "Akosombo Dam could serve Ghana for another 50 years if well maintained – Kweku Awotwi - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ^ 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.
External links
- Official website
- v
- t
- e
- Ghana National Fire and Rescue Service
- Narcotics Control Board
- Borstal Institute for Juveniles
- Ghana Prisons Service
- Ghana Immigration Service
- Refugee Board
- Ministry of Tourism
- National Disaster Management Organization
- Ghana Police Service
- National Accreditation Board
- Ministry of Women and Children's Affairs
- National Youth Authority (Ghana)
- National Youth Employment Program
- National Service Secretariat (Ghana)
and Economic Planning
- Ghana Health Service
- Insurance Scheme (NHIS)
and Technology
- Ghana Civil Aviation Authority
- GRC
- DVLA
- Ghana Highway Authority
- Ministry of Roads and Highways
- Ghana National Petroleum Corporation
- Volta River Authority
- GAEC
- Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Council
- Environmental Protection Agency