The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced plans to evacuate 10,000 megawatts (MW) of generated power within the next two years, citing completed and ongoing transmission projects as key enablers.
Managing Director Sule Abdulaziz revealed this during a briefing at the State House on Thursday, noting that Nigeria recently achieved a record peak electricity generation of 5,801.84MW. He attributed the progress to the Federal Government’s support through the Ministry of Power and TCN’s expanding transmission infrastructure.
Abdulaziz highlighted key advancements, including the installation of 66 power transformers, new substations, and the reconductoring of transmission lines. He also mentioned World Bank-funded projects aimed at adding 9,000 MVA to the grid, with 6,000 MVA already integrated.
Under the FGN/SIEMENS power project, 10 mobile substations have been delivered, with seven installed, alongside 10 additional transformers connected to the grid.
TCN has also reported a 76.47% reduction in grid disturbances over the past five years. To enhance grid stability, the company has deployed the Generation Load Drop Sensitivity (GLDS) system, which detects and mitigates sudden power fluctuations. Additionally, all substations have been digitised, and an in-house Internet of Things (IoT) solution has been introduced to improve power generation monitoring.
Abdulaziz reaffirmed TCN’s commitment to strengthening the nation’s power sector, stating that Nigerians would soon see the impact of ongoing reforms.
Credit: NAN (Text Excluding Headline)
