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rvp2018:
It called maintainance - and it why power in Kenya is so reliable. Ghana dumsor - you have it every other day now - until september. Your thermal power plants cannot cope. Your rickety transmission is collapsing on you.

Heck I doubt you even have 400KV power transmission line....seem max is 160

reliable and yet entire Kenya is shedding load every day?

Keep deceiving yourself

We have only had 6 power outages in Ghana since the beginning of this year.

One was a nationwide outage because of onshore gas pipeline valve not responding.

My thermal power plants are functioning to full capacity

My 500kva transmission line is undergoing replacement which require power shut down to some places in Accra



This is not Kenya where you dont have enough generation capacity hence the constant collapse in your national grid every years.
Kenya grid cannot transmit demand above 2000mw

popizaino:
Forget the day I left Ghana,i am back already.what matter here is your cheap lie in this era of internet.The report below doesn't correspond with your 30mins power outage since begining of 2021 has you falsely claimed earlier.



https://www.google.com/amp/s/newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2021-03-08/Ghana-suffers-nationwide-power-outage-YrMg64PIZy/share_amp.html

neither does it correspond to your united match timeline

chief liar

rvp2018:
Power of internet. That is why the JustMoron is so retarded to imagine he can fool anybody in 21st century

You are just a fool who knows nothing

Accra will have intermittent 30-minute power outages twice a week from April until May when the Pokuasi Bulk supply station will be fully connected to the national grid and other bulk supply station.

rvp2018:
Watch that video dumsor - Suswa line there is 400KVA. Kenya Power Air Mobile team deal with high voltage lines.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvunEoHX5Ks

The substation sits on a 300-acre piece of land and serves as a connection point for six (6) double circuit transmission lines. The Lines are:

220kV Olkaria II – Suswa line
220kV Olkaria 1AU – Suswa line
220kV Olkaria IV – Suswa line
220kV Suswa – Nairobi North line
400kV Suswa – Isinya line (currently operated at 220kV)
400kv Loiyangalani – Suswa line (currently operated at 220kV)
The substation operates at three different voltage levels: 500kV HVDC, 400kV and 220kV. The lines are for grid stabilization, transmission line extension and regional power interconnection.

They are just rewrapping lines

Changing a line cannot be done with power on, else you will kill people

popizaino:
Fact definitely has a different meaning to you so no surprises. Fyi,i left Ghana on the 7th or 8th of last month or so and the power outage that plague the whole country that day alone lasted more than 3hrs. I couldn't watch man city and man United game from the comfort of my home because of black out.so pls keep your lies in check before you start spewing them.

This kid doesn't even know when he left Ghana

I guess united matches are played at midnight when there was a nationwide blackout.

liar in chief

rvp2018:
Ghana - when will you get to live maintenance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVDjMbPo5pA

or have stand by choppers for fixing power. My cousin work on the chopper team -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvunEoHX5Ks

This fool thinks Changing lines on pylons carrying 500kva lines can be done without shutting down power.

When we are talking about pylons, you are here comparing low 20kv lines in kenya

rvp2018:
Nigeria installed capacity is 12,000mw or more but rarely do they do more than 3,000MW.

Installed capacity is nothing to shout about. What matters is the power that actually flows on your power lines

Just give us figures of 1) GWHs - latest 2) Peak power demand

And finally why are you having load shedding nearly every day in 2021.

we dont have load shedding



Peak demand in Ghana as at last year was 3600MW ( almost 2 times of Kenya peak demand).

rvp2018:
I rather listen to US gov than your usual nonsense. Ghana is currently undergoing dumsor. Dude in kenya we last had load shedding last generation - in fact most current generation do not know what load shedding is. We only lose power due to maintenance (MOST PLACES HAVE LIVE MAINTANANCE), really bad weather, transformer breakdown. NEVER LOAD SHEDDIN

Ghana currently has over 4,000 MW of installed generation capacity, though actual availability rarely exceeds 2,400 MW due to changing hydrological conditions, inadequate fuel supplies and dilapidated infrastructure. With a significant endowment of natural gas and renewable energy to generate electricity Ghana is poised to overcome these constraints.

Again you are quoting something from 2015 when capacity was 4000mw and peak demand was 2400mw.


Kenya is under serious power crisis and you are still here making noise

Ghana last heard of dumsor in 2015

rvp2018:
I quoted 2020 data.

you mean you got a 2015 data

because that was when we had 4000mw

popizaino:
Resident liar at it again.

Just facts liar in Cheif

Get used to speaking facts

rvp2018:
When Kenya peak demand is 2000MW and supply is 3000MW - what is extra power called - buffer - takes care of system losses and leave more for it.
Now having installed theoritical capacity of 5000MW - but generally being unable to produce half of it - is NIGERIA
Ghana can only turn half the turbines - any given time - so 2,500MW
And peak demand is around 2,000MW
Therefore if you remove system losses - your NETWORK is bound to COLLAPSE every few days like it's doing now.

DUMSOR
Sound DUMB

Can you show where generation capacity in your country is quoted at 3000mw?

Can you show us when peak demand in your country reached 2000MW?

The power grid in Kenya collapse at least 5 times every year.


Ghana peak demand in 2020 was 3600MW and growing at 300MW per annum.
This is 2021 so we should be at 3900MW

that is, 3900mw of power being supplied at peak demand periods.

My network has only collapsed once in the last 5 years and we have had 6 intermittent power outages since the year began lasting not more than 30 minute.



Unfortunately, Kenya cannot enjoy this level of stability as rolling blackouts take out your country by surprise

rvp2018:
Ghana REAL POWER/Electricity situation

With installed electricity capacity over 4,000 MW, actual availability rarely exceeding 2,400 MW, and peak load at about 2,200 MW, power cuts and load shedding should be unlikely. Today, however, power cuts are not uncommon in Ghana although the situation is much better today than during the 2012 – 2015 period, commonly known in Ghana as “dumsor” -- . an expression that translates as “off-on”. In the thick of the power crisis, within a 36-hour period, 79 98 45 89 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Access to Electricity in 2017 (%) Ghanaians were guaranteed 12 to 13 hours of power supply. In addition, faulty equipment ensured that ‘surprise’ power outages also added to the misery of Ghanaians.

We are in 2021 and you are still quoting 2015 figures?

For instance, Ghana has generation capacity of 5400MW and peak demand of 3600MW as at 2020 at least

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gallivant:


There is no substance or sources for the stuff you say. Give it a rest.

[/s] shhh

rvp2018:
You need to change your weed supplier. Sometimes do a simple Google research before embarrassing yourself - like your country is currently doing - with dumsor - unable to supply power.

Electricity Supply Situation in Kenya
The country has continued to scale up its electricity production from renewable sources, mainly solar, wind, and geothermal resources in which Kenya is the largest producer in Africa and 8″ globally. As of June 30, 2020, the country’s total installed capacity was 2,832MW, with 74% (2,085MW) coming from renewable sources. Demand for electricity was partly affected in the second half of the year, owing to restriction measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. However, with the gradual opening of the economy, the peak demand has grown to 1,966MW recorded on December 11, 2020, surpassing the pre-COVID19 peak demand of 1,926MW. Demand is expected to continue growing, supported by the ongoing investments in the transmission network that will bring increased reliability and competitiveness in the national grid towards universal connectivity.

WE ARE SUPPLYING POWER just fine to every part of Ghana.

So again, you have exposed yourself, your country does not have a buffer because of an inefficient capacity.

rvp2018:
Long explanation for load shedding due to myriad of problems facing your thermal plants.
Kenya now has nearly 3000MW (mostly CLEAN RENEWABLE) - and we consume 2,000MW - and so we 1000MW - about 200MW are system losses - (20%) - another 20% for network losses -
So we have very good buffer of 600MW.
We don't know what dumsor is -
I have been in kenya the last 4 months - and power has gone out for less than 24hours if I was cumulatively count.
Nearly as good as Europe.

we have no problems facing our thermal plants
There is no load shedding

Kenya does not even have 2000mw of power generation capacity.

Kenya power consumption is Half of Ghana's (putting it into contest).


Kenya have been having extreme nationwide load shedding since 2020 and its happening even as at today.

rvp2018:
April to September. You cannot plan ahead You cannot project your power demand and build enough buffer. Kenya has nearly 1000MW buffer. The last load shedding was in 2001.

Yes

The new bulk supply station works and rerouting transmission lines will be completed in September.

The outages is not a matter of demand and supply.
Whereby, a load has to be shed.

Its a matter of an overhaul of transmission line in Two cities.


When we are talking power, please dont mention kenya.

It is an insignificant country in the power sector and kenya does not have even 1MW buffer

rvp2018:
I would worry more about dumsor in Ghana in 2021. Kenya we have sufficient power for our power needs. More than enough power than we need...and blackouts due to load shedding are unheard of

https://citinewsroom.com/2021/04/the-2021-dumsor-crisis-what-we-know-so-far/
Ghana’s national power outages reached a crescendo between 2014 and 2015 during the erstwhile John Dramani Mahama era.

Fast-forward to 2021, the crisis seems to have reared its ugly head again, although the government and the various power agencies always shoot down such concerns.

IES prediction
It began in February 2021 when the Institute of Energy Security (IES) predicted a complete shutdown in power supply in Ghana following the lack of preparedness by the government to take over the Ameri Power deal.

According to the Institute, although Ameri Energy wrote in September 2020 to inform the government of its intention to hand over the plant by the date stated in the contract, the government of Ghana has not yet carried the necessary steps to ensure a smooth handing over.

It is not a major concern because we know the reason why Accra and Kumasi will be having power outage from April to Setember.

It all has to do with two new bulk power stations being connected to the National grid in order to quadruple the power supply to Accra and Kumasi.

To do so, A lot of maintenance works are being done on transmission lines

rvp2018:
Your limited imagination cannot think of other users of power outside industries, minning and household? Offices? Transport? Street lights?

And your dumb self dont know that Street lights and offices consumption are all part of household consumption?

WHat is the next excuse for your country minuscule power consumption?

rvp2018:
Industries and minning...takes 60% of your power. Household consume about 20%,

so where does the remaining go?

gallivant:
What would you call these?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14SS-QCSPcY

better than a matatu

rvp20182:
But your cities are integrated slumpolis

say the guy from the nation of many slums

rvp2018:
I don't think there are that many blind folks here. That slumlord houses are not made of mud or clay or tins or shacks. Rent in Nairobi slums start at 5 dollars. Those are mud walled or cartoon shacks. Next would be iron sheet walled - for about 10 dollars. 30 dollars is almost slum rich - and almost graduating to lower middle class - where rent start at 50 dollars. That is pipeline slumscrappers. Then it get to 100 dollars for Umojas; then 200-300 dollars for most Nairobis eastland (2/3 of Nairobeans); then 400-500 dollars for middle class; and upper middle class start from 600-700; and all the way to upper class where rent is 5-7k dollars a month.

it's 30 Euros for a zinc shack in a slum and that is so depressing.

Considering you can get a decent 30 to 40 square meter one-bedroom apartment which has toilet, kitchen and bath in it for that amount in Accra

rvp2018:
30 dollars is cement mortar house; there are house way cheaper than that; Nairobi has everything for everyone; it pure capitalism

As for our well recognized Matatus - Listen to Moha - one of the icon of the industry.

Riding Matatu is one of the things to do in Nairobi


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiDVAksSGk0

Tell us which of these shacks is cement mortar house


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CThhxwDYcsY&t=610s

rvp2018:
Kenya is not under developed communist ghana. Kenya is capitalist state; there is everything for every prize; including a house for 1 dollar; a matatu for 10 cent;

There are buses - without any music or graffit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC-oHnZ5anM

Kenyans have debated on matatu culture; and decided it going to be part of our culture. Keep doing the coffins and vodoo!!!!!!!!!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjK_C8IN6bY

Too bad Kenya runs like a communist dictatorship



A house for one dollar?

Even the shacks of Mathare cost 30 Euros per month

rvp2018:
Part of Nairobi beauty is Matatus; It well recognised art; World super stars when they get put on Matatu recognised it game;
We have normal boring buses; And we have matatus; for those who enjoy it;
so why should a city be all Yellow like Nigeria

In Nairobi or Kenya - you choose - there are normal city buses; and they are matatus;
Most young people prefer matatus;

NewYork Times on Matatu.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00A7J_ig7OE

its not like a choice that they make, its the only option they can afford

IGpro1:
those matatu buses look so local.
imagine having those in New York how terrible it would spoil the beauty of that city.

please why spoil the beauty of Nairobi with such ugly art work..
finish your Brt fast and take those things to villages. not fit for a modern city.
cabs should be single or maximum 3 colour paint work.

You see that thing

rvp2018:
Listen to your fellow hobbit describe Matatus as FAAAAAAAAAAAAast FAAAAAAAAAAST. Matatus are world phenomenon. It embodies kenya competitive spirit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5tDOAE1aK0

He describes it as fast compared to the other means of transport in Kenya

A matatu to a Sprinter is like a trailer to a fast car respectively.

Do you even know what Sprinter means?
A vehicle with 10 speed transmission gears

Lets enjoy some beautiful views from residential areas across Accra


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Yb6oW1Yx7I


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiLIlwz4NLM&t=207s


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5YT7gt96Vo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh0DVCeK4x4

rvp2018:
There are mercedes sprinter in kenya for long distance - 8yr old - but Trotro 30yr old sprinter - no wonder your guy says kenya matatus are fast.

Kenya matatus are rickety compared to developed world - not Ghana or west africa.

As for muddy - matatu are driven on everywhere - including where there are no roads - a matatu will never stop in traffic jam - the conductor is second driver - whose job is to beat the traffic - and if need be - it can be driven on carb, on mud, anywhere, as long as matatu DOES NOT STOP. Matatu overlaps, overtakes, and does all maneuvers to beat traffic jam - and if mean driving through a river - they will.

That is why they are very profitable and they invest heavily - for onboard entertainment - so you while you're busy watching TV - they are driving on wrong side on the road.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mg64vmh5LU

ofcourse Kenya matatus is the only fast mode of transport in Kenya compare to the others.

Ofcourse matatu drive everywhere and that is why roads in Kenya are always muddy , even the paved ones.




A matatu will never be as fast as a sprinter

Good luck dreaming

A single Mercedes Sprinter will buy 2 of that matatu coffin with an ugly paint job in the video

Is there any reason why, all the matatus in kenya are always looking muddy and rickety?

rvp2018:
Kenya matatu sound system alone is worthy more than your 30yr old mercedes sprinter; Listen to that music system - that has cost 10K usd almost. Your rickety Trotro need a lot of lessons...first learn how build custom bodies...basic stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k00TKYMEf8

rvp2018:
You can import 20 yr old Mercedes sprinter - like you do - and you cannot make any money from it - you'll spend more time in garage - than on the road.

Kenya matatus are bought brand new (chasis) - reliable Japanese model - brand new Isuzu/fuso or toyota for small car chasis - and then it's taken to be fashioned as matatus.

These are cars with 3 yr warranty - brand new engine - and Matatus in Kenya are driven crazily from 4pm till midnight - most have 2 or 3 drivers and conductors working on shifts- after 3yrs - you can come for it - and use it as Trotro. The owner will have bought two new ones.

The more pimpe.d the more it doesn't stop - everyone want to get into matatu with wifi, tv, name it - and therefore it pays so fast - and you can charge even double the fare.

Sprinter bus owners are millionaires who make huge sums of money from the transportation industry.

Japanese machines cant match German, so there is no competition here

rvp2018:
I am talking about Ghana TROTRO . You cannot compare these crap with Kenya matatus. Heck most of your cars on road will not pass annual inspection in kenya - and because police can check on USSD - you cannot survive with rickety car in kenya. Kenya cars are few notches lower than middle class countries like South Afirca.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14SS-QCSPcY

Matatus are useless metal scrap boxes running your streets with ugly paint job

They dont even get close to sprinter vans used for Trotro