Climate scientist Dr Jeffery Aryee has said Ghana could experience increased energy demand as hot, dry conditions associated with El Niño drive greater reliance on cooling systems.
Speaking on Globe TV’s News Lens on Monday, November 9, 2026, he explained that warmer conditions in homes and communities could lead people to use more energy to keep their surroundings comfortable.
Dr Aryee noted that increased dependence on cooling systems and alternative energy sources could raise overall energy demand during the period.
He advised residents to improve ventilation in their homes by opening rooms to allow air to circulate, helping to reduce their reliance on cooling systems.
He stressed that such measures could help manage energy demand and ease the effects of the hotter conditions.
Ghana is bracing for significant climate impacts as the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) confirms the developing El Niño weather phenomenon raising concerns about prolonged dry spells, rising temperatures and possible disruptions to agricultural production.
In a technical brief revised on October 27, 2026, the Ghana Meteorological Agency estimates a 96 per cent chance of the event reaching very strong intensity between November 2026 and January 2027, with the phenomenon expected to persist into early 2027.
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