Nigeria improves grid stability by adding 700 MW
Minister Adelabu says grid collapse is now rare as new transmission capacity boosts Nigeria’s power supply performance
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Nigeria: The Federal Government has announced improved stability in Nigeria’s national power grid, citing the addition of 700 MW in transmission capacity. This progress, according to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, stems from the Presidential Power Initiative, backed by $2.3 B in funding aimed at revamping the transmission infrastructure.
During a meeting with EU Ambassador Gautier Mignot in Abuja, Adelabu said nearly 90 % of the new capacity has been installed and is already operational, helping reduce the frequency of grid collapses even as supply levels rise.
“Previously, the grid became unstable once supply approached 5,000 MW. Now, we are seeing consistent levels of 5,000 to 8,000 MW,” he noted.
The pilot phase of the initiative included the installation of 10 power transformers and 10 mobile substations nationwide. Adelabu highlighted major milestones under the current administration, including the highest-ever average daily power consumption of over 20,000 kWh and a record energy transmission volume of 5,801.63 MW.
He also mentioned a new generation capacity peak of 6,003 MW, calling it a significant achievement in the nation’s energy sector.
Adelabu urged continued support from EU member states, emphasizing the importance of the power sector to Nigeria’s economic development. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to working with international partners on technical and financial collaborations.
Source: Punch
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