Is Ghana earning money from the Akosombo dam?

Yes, Ghana is earning money from the Akosombo dam through the sale of electricity. The Akosombo dam is a hydroelectric power station located on the Volta River in Ghana. It is the largest hydroelectric power plant in Ghana and one of the largest in Africa. The dam was completed in 1965 and has a generating capacity of 1,020 megawatts (MW).

The electricity generated by the Akosombo dam is sold to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), which is the main electricity distribution company in Ghana. ECG sells the electricity to consumers in Ghana, as well as to neighbouring countries such as Togo and Burkina Faso.

The sale of electricity from the Akosombo dam is a major source of revenue for the government of Ghana. In 2020, the dam generated an estimated $250 million in revenue for the government.

In addition to generating electricity, the Akosombo dam also provides other benefits to Ghana, such as flood control and irrigation. The dam has helped to reduce flooding along the Volta River and has also provided water for irrigation, which has increased agricultural production in the region.