The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) verified the failure of the national grid, citing an explosion of a nearby transformer as the cause of the grid collapse.
On Saturday, NERC said that the grid system is being restored in 33 states and the FCT, reassuring Nigerians that full restoration is ongoing.PAY ATTENTION: For more scholarship opportunities, relevant news updates, job updates, and trending business ideas. Join our WhatsApp channel.
The commission said that an explosion at a transformer at the Jebba transmission station at 08:15 hours caused a series of power plant shutdowns due to a sudden reduction of load.
The commission said that an explosion at a transformer at the Jebba transmission station at 08:15 hours caused a series of power plant shutdowns due to a sudden reduction of load.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission is concerned about the increasing number of grid disruptions, which are causing outages in various states, reversing recent progress in lowering infrastructure deficits and improving system stability.
The grid outage this morning was caused by an explosion of a current transformer at the Jebba transmission station around 0815hrs. As a result of the loss of load, several power plants shut down.
"However, efforts to restore supply have advanced with power significantly restored, as at 1300hrs, in 33 states and the FCT," a NERC spokesperson said.
The grid outage this morning was caused by an explosion of a current transformer at the Jebba transmission station around 0815hrs. As a result of the loss of load, several power plants shut down.
"However, efforts to restore supply have advanced with power significantly restored, as at 1300hrs, in 33 states and the FCT," a NERC spokesperson said.
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Furthermore, NERC emphasized that finding a long-term solution to the periodic grid breakdowns is still a high priority for the commission.
The Electricity Act of 2023 requires the unbundling of the System Operator (ISO) function from Transmission Company of Nigeria Plc, which is in progress, according to the commission. The formation of an independent System Operator is expected to improve grid management and infrastructure investment efficiency.
The regulatory authority will hold a public hearing to investigate the causes of grid disturbances and outages.
The Electricity Act of 2023 requires the unbundling of the System Operator (ISO) function from Transmission Company of Nigeria Plc, which is in progress, according to the commission. The formation of an independent System Operator is expected to improve grid management and infrastructure investment efficiency.
The regulatory authority will hold a public hearing to investigate the causes of grid disturbances and outages.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria Plc is currently unbundling the System Operator function (ISO) in accordance with the Electricity Act 2023. The goal is to improve grid management and optimize infrastructure investment through an independent SO.
"To address the challenges of the national grid, the Commission will hold a public hearing to identify the root causes of recurring grid disturbances and outages."
"The date and venue of the public hearing will shortly be announced in the national dailies and stakeholders are encouraged to participate," according to NERC.
"To address the challenges of the national grid, the Commission will hold a public hearing to identify the root causes of recurring grid disturbances and outages."
"The date and venue of the public hearing will shortly be announced in the national dailies and stakeholders are encouraged to participate," according to NERC.
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