National grid fully restored after partial grid disturbance —TCN
the operators commenced grid restoration efforts immediately after the incident.
the operators commenced grid restoration efforts immediately after the incident.
the incident, happened at about 10:15pm, on Tuesday night, when the 150MVA power transformer at Molai Substation tripped at the same time as the 330kV transmission line supplying bulk power to Maiduguri from Damaturu Transmission Substation.
We will continue to make an effort to recover and stabilize the grid to enable the restoration of normal bulk transmission of electricity to distribution load centers nationwide
The Company stressed further that no doubt there is room for improvement, and it will continue to work hard to further reduce the number of grid disturbances to the barest minimum.
This new innovation stands as a testament to the TCN commitment to advancing grid management capabilities.
Since one came of age, the power sector bears the trade mark of inefficiency.
“While TCN sees this misinformation of IBEDC as a ploy to undermine and mislead the public against regular power supply, we remain focused on supporting the government’s move towards a more robust and efficient power supply.’
Adelabu, grandson of Adegoke Adelabu, stormy petrel politician of pre-Independence Ibadan politics, should quit explaining the shortcomings of the Gencos and the Discos and concentrate his efforts on expanding the capacity of the national grid that the Bretton Woods institutions should have advised.
It is important to note that the current power situation being experienced generally is a result of low load allocation, caused by low power generation into the nation’s grid,
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sad incident occurred on the 26th of February, 2024, at about 11.32 pm. At the said time, the Gwagwalada – Katampe Transmission line tripped at Gwagwalada Transmission Substation and trial reclosure by TCN Operators failed,