Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has commenced implementation of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, SCADA, systems to enable real-time monitoring and control of the power grid.
Managing Director of TCN, Mr Sule Abdulaziz, said this when members of the House of Representatives Committee on Power went on an oversight visit to the company in Abuja.
Abdulaziz said the technological advancement would significantly improve grid stability, reduce transmission losses and allow for quicker response to faults and disturbances.
He noted that TCN had also implemented an effective Frequency Control and Load Balancing, as evident in the drastic reduction in the instances of partial and full system collapse.
”There is increased grid visibility as in-house engineers made use of Internet of Things, IoT, with the implementation of Automatic Meter Reading Infrastructure.
”There is overhaul digital transformation, using internal homegrown solutions and vendor-procured applications to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of TCN wide operations,”he said.
According to him, there is a designated web-portal for managing the output of generations and allocations to Distribution Companies, DisCos.
Abdulaziz said the achievements of TCN under his watch, have been significant in strengthening the transmission infrastructure and improving grid stability.
”However, sustaining these efforts requires continued investment, capacity building and collaborative partnerships.
”The federal government’s support is crucial in bolstering TCN’s initiatives and providing the necessary resources to build a resilient and efficient transmission network.
”This will enable the company to meet the nation’s growing power demands and contribute to sustainable development and together, we can achieve a brighter and energy-abundant future for the country”, he said.
On his part, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Power, Victor Nwokolo urged TCN to engage state governments on the Right of Way, RoW.
Nwokolo said it should also discuss the issue of security of power infrastructure with governors as a lot of the structures were destroyed.
Speaking on the issue of ground rent, he noted that the House would look into it and ensure that such rents are paid from when the infrastructure is put on ground. NAN
