Recently, a batch of power steel poles from Milky Way Steel Pole passed production‑phase inspection and were officially dispatched to Ghana. The supply covers 10m, 12m, 14m and 15m polygonal distribution‑network steel poles. Developed as the primary pole type for the livelihood‑oriented electrification works under Ghana’s key national Rural Electrification Acceleration and Intensification Programme (REIP) in Volta Region, these Chinese‑made products boost the upgrade of West‑African distribution‑network infrastructure and further deepen China‑Ghana economic and trade cooperation in power infrastructure.
    Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition of Ghana, attended the launch ceremony of this rural electrification project in Volta Region. As part of the Ghanaian government’s flagship “Big Push” livelihood initiative, the project has a total budget of 598million Ghanaian cedis. It will connect 206 communities across 18 districts in Volta Region to the national power grid, improving power access for tens of thousands of local residents for both domestic and productive uses, and empowering rural education, healthcare as well as micro‑ and small‑business development.
    Ghana has diverse site‑specific operating conditions, including inland tropical savanna zones, the salt‑fog‑prone Accra‑Tema coastal belt, and arid wind‑driven areas in the north. The delivered 10‑15m octagonal polygonal steel poles match Ghana’s mainstream 11‑33kV distribution‑network voltage levels. Standard pole models are fabricated from Q235B and Q355B steel and adopt slip‑socket joints plus CKD segmented flange structures. Tailored solutions are available for special operating environments: wind‑speed design of 25‑28m/s for inland areas; upgraded wind‑resistance rating of 32‑35m/s together with higher corrosion allowance for salt‑exposed coastal zones such as Tema and Accra; reinforced special high‑bending‑moment steel poles for high‑voltage angle and termination applications.
    Manufactured in accordance with international standards IEC‑60826 and ISO‑1461, the poles adopt laser cutting, polygonal bending and submerged‑arc welding with flaw‑detection procedures. Hot‑dip galvanized zinc coating reaches ≥85μm for inland service conditions and is increased to 90‑100μm for highly‑corrosive coastal areas. All poles are fitted with Class8.8 hot‑dip galvanized high‑strength fasteners. Pre‑fabricated earthing points and cross‑arm mounting holes are finished at factory, and steel‑stamped identification numbers are engraved on pole bodies, adapting to Ghana’s natural environment featuring high temperature, high humidity, intense ultraviolet radiation and frequent thunderstorms.
    Full Ghana‑specific export requirements are strictly observed throughout freight and customs‑clearance procedures. Steel poles are container‑packed as CKD loose segmented components. Spacer protection is installed between pole sections to prevent abrasion‑caused damage to galvanized layers during sea transportation. Wooden packages carry IPPC fumigation marks. Cargo is shipped from Chinese ports to Tema, Ghana’s main seaport, and transported by road to multiple project sites across Volta Region upon customs release.
    Prior to shipment, pre‑shipment COC conformity inspection under Ghana’s EasyPASS scheme is completed. A complete documentation package including material certificates, galvanizing test reports and welding flaw‑detection reports is prepared. Together with IDF import documents furnished by the importer, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and other required papers are assembled to avoid risks of destination‑port fines, container detention and cargo rejection, ensuring smooth and efficient customs clearance and delivery.
    The REIP rural electrification project in Volta Region serves as a landmark livelihood programme expanding grid coverage in Ghana. The 10‑15m polygonal steel poles delivered by Milky Way Steel Pole represent the mass‑deployed core equipment for such projects, balancing structural performance, convenient on‑site erection and export compliance. Backed by established local‑service support in Ghana, Milky Way Steel Pole can also provide follow‑up technical assistance. Going forward, Milky Way Steel Pole will continue to expand its footprint in the West‑African overseas market and advance Ghana’s progress toward universal affordable‑electricity access with customized power‑equipment solutions.

To date, our products have been exported to more than 100 countries and regions as listed below:
Africa: Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Morocco, Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Niger, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Guinea, Benin, Togo, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Mauritania, Gambia, Guinea‑Bissau, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Burundi, Djibouti, Seychelles.
Asia: Mongolia, Republic of Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Timor‑Leste, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Israel, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Türkiye.
America: Canada, United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Cuba, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Oceania: Australia, New Zealand.
Europe: Sweden, United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Greece, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus.