What major regional hydroelectric transmission project interconnects the electrical power grids of Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, and Benin?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The West African Power Pool (WAPP)
- Step 1: WAPP was created by ECOWAS to integrate national power systems into a unified regional electricity market. Step 2. Ghana is a major net exporter of electrical energy to Togo, Benin, and Burkina Faso via WAPP interconnectors. Answer: The West African Power Pool (WAPP). Why not the others: Other options are non-statutory descriptive titles.
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