Volta River Authority
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| Formation | April 26, 1961 |
| Type | Energy generator and supplier |
| Headquarters | Accra, Ghana |
| Official languages | English |
| Chief Executive | Joshua Ofedie |
| Website | http://www.vra.com/ |
The Volta River Authority (VRA) is the main generator and supplier of electricity in Ghana.
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[edit] 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 has although it started with hydroelectric power, it is now branching into other types of energy such as thermal energy.[1][2]
[edit] Power generation
[edit] Other projects
- Schools
- Health services
- Environmental and Resettlement activities
[edit] Subsidiary companies
- Volta Hotel
- Volta Lake Transport Company (VLTC)
- Volta Teleccm Company Limited (VOLTACOM)
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b The Volta River Authority. Official website. Volta River Authority. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
- ^ What is the Volta River Authority?. Unofficial website of VRA. Eric N. Yankah (March 1999). Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
