The Energy Commission has stepped up efforts to tackle the influx of substandard energy products on the Ghanaian market, warning of serious safety, health and environmental risks.
Speaking during a tour of the Commission’s offices at Terminal Three and the Tema Port on Friday, February 6, 2026, Board Chairman Prof John G Gatsi said items such as electrical cables, solar products, electric vehicle batteries and used appliances continue to enter the country despite regulations.
He noted that many of these products fail to meet approved safety standards, increasing the risk of electrical faults, fires and pollution. He assured that the Commission will intensify surveillance at the ports and in local markets and collaborate with other state agencies to prevent unsafe products from reaching consumers.
Prof Gatsi also revealed regulatory lapses during the period between December 2024 and August 2025 when the Commission had no constituted board. Investigations showed that solar photovoltaic systems and electrical appliances valued at about 98,000 US dollars were imported without the required licences, leading to revenue losses.
To address the situation, the Commission is considering working with the Ghana Revenue Authority to use bonded or independent warehouses for detained goods, with costs charged to importers in line with the law.