Evaluation of the Kpong generation station retrofit project, Ghana

The main objective of the project (CGH1098) was to contribute to the reliability and competitiveness of electricity in Ghana through the achievement of 3 specific objectives:

• The retrofitting of the Kpong Hydropower Plant;
• The update of the feasibility studies for the construction of proposed dams;
• The strengthening of VRA's financial modelling capabilities to enable it to borrow on non-sovereign loans in the future.

This project can be considered a success on all its components. Although the execution of the project was longer and more expensive than expected, the rehabilitation of the Kpong Hydro Plant will secure a source of green electricity for several decades for Ghana. It also provides VRA with a more efficient Plant and modernized tools to manage the plant’s operations.