The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has introduced a Generation Dip/Loss Detection System (GLDS) aimed at swiftly identifying and responding to sudden fluctuations in power generation across the nation.
In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, Ndidi Mbah, the General Manager of Public Affairs at TCN, emphasized that the deployment of GLDS signifies a pivotal step in the company’s ongoing efforts to bolster grid management. The system is designed to play a crucial role in detecting and addressing abrupt drops or dips in power generation, ensuring the stability of the grid.
Mbah highlighted the GLDS’s integration into the National Control Centre (NCC) in Osogbo, providing grid controllers with advanced tools for real-time monitoring and analysis of grid performance. The system features an intuitive interface for parameter setting, continuous monitoring of power generating stations, and comprehensive reporting functionalities, enabling rapid responses to grid disturbances.
Utilizing sophisticated data analytics and machine learning processes, the GLDS can analyze real-time data to detect patterns associated with sudden generation loss. By leveraging anomaly detection techniques, it promptly alerts grid controllers to deviations from normal grid behavior, facilitating proactive intervention to prevent widespread disruptions.
Moreover, TCN ensures seamless communication between GLDS and Internet of Things (IoT) cloud servers, enabling swift response and coordination of mitigation strategies. This integration underscores TCN’s commitment to enhancing grid resilience and ensuring uninterrupted electricity delivery to consumers nationwide.
Mbah also highlighted TCN’s prior development of an in-house design leveraging IoT technology to address the challenge of limited visibility of power generators. These IoT devices, strategically deployed across power stations and substations, collect near real-time data on power generation levels and grid performance metrics.
The implementation of GLDS and IoT devices marks a significant advancement in bolstering grid stability and reliability. These initiatives empower TCN’s grid controllers with insights to proactively address challenges and minimize disruptions, underscoring TCN’s dedication to meeting the evolving demands of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
As stakeholders anticipate the impact of these advancements on the nation’s power sector, the focus remains on achieving a resilient and reliable electricity supply system.
Credit: News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Text Excluding Headline
