ELECTRICITY: TCN transmission peaks at 5,615.40MW, 116,891.14MWH
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has successfully transmitted another new record peak generation of 5,615.40MW on Sunday, 28th of February, 2021, at about 9:30 pm.
According to TCN, “The new peak generation which was transmitted at a frequency of 50.20Hz, surpassed the previous peak generation of 5,593.40MW which occurred on the 25th of February, 2021 by 22.0MW.
“Also, on Friday, 26th February 2021, TCN equally transmitted a new Maximum Daily Energy of 116,891.14MWH which is higher than the previous value of 116,121.42MWH achieved on Thursday, 25th of February, by 769.72MWH.”
The Managing Director, Engr. Sule Abdulaziz reiterated that the consistent increase in the peak generation is due to synergy among power sector participants and concerted efforts by TCN to ensure that all generated power is wheeled to distribution load centers nationwide.
TCN stated: “TCN will continue to work hard to complete ongoing projects and undertake new ones as it strives to put in place a robust transmission grid, despite challenges posed by vandalism and insecurity. All hands must be on deck in the fight to safeguard electricity installations nationwide.”
