Nigeria’s Power generation hits all-time peak of 5,520.40MW

The Nigeria’s power sector has recorded yet another national peak generation of 5,520.40MW.

The peak, a statement by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) read, was recorded on 30th October, 2020 at 9.15pm, surpassing the previous 5.459MW recorded on 28th October, 2020 by 60.90 MW.

“The new national peak is a result of continued collaboration among players and the gradual increase in capacity in the power sector.

“On her part, with the current capacity of 8,100MW, TCN seamlessly transmitted the new peak at a frequency of 50.11Hz. through the nations grid,” the statement issued by, Ndidi Mbah, General Manager (Public Affairs), TCN read.

As players in the power sector value chain continue to work together to improve the nation’s power supply, TCN implores everyone to help protect power infrastructure nationwide and desist from bush burning or burning of trash beside transmission towers or under power line cables nationwide.

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