The national grid suffered another disruption yesterday.
It plunged from peak 2,711.84MW at 1pm to 61.60MW at 2pm.
The Independent System Operator (ISO) of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) acknowledged the dip.
The record indicated that the generation dipped to 58MW at 3pm. It rose to 360.30MW at 4pm, and dropped to 32MW at 5pm.
The website record on the distribution profile of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) was not accessible last night.
The industry has recorded over seven incidents of grid collapse this year with this one being the first occurrence in November.
A statement by TCN Public Affairs General Manager, Ndidi Mbah, said several lines and generators tripped to cause the grid collapse.
She said restoration was ongoing.
The statement reads: “The Transmission Company of Nigeria states that the national grid experienced a partial disturbance at about 1;52 pm today, 5th November 2024.
“This followed a series of lines and generators trippings that caused instability of the grid and, consequently, the partial disturbance of the system. The data from the National Control Centre (NCC) revealed that a part of the grid was not affected by the bulk power disruption.
“TCN engineers are already working to quickly restore bulk power supply to the states affected by the partial disturbance.
“Presently, bulk power supply has been restored to Abuja, at 2.49pm, and we are gradually restoring to other parts of the country.
“We sincerely apologize for every inconvenience this may cause our electricity customers.”
TCN restores bulk power to North
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said it had restored bulk electricity supply to some states in the North.
Mbah, in a statement said: “The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully restored bulk power supply through its 330kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line 1 as of 4:56 pm today, following the completion of repairs on the vandalized section of the line.
“All necessary materials for the repairs are on hand, and work will begin as soon as the site is secured for the safety of our personnel to the affected sections of the vandalized 330kV transmission line two.
“We appreciate your patience and understanding as our engineers work diligently to restore the 330kV transmission line 2.
“TCN recognizes the importance of electricity in our daily lives and is committed to ensuring that this line is repaired swiftly, thereby increasing the bulk power to the affected area by the incident.”
Credit: DW News