The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has taken a significant step towards automating the national grid’s management and control with the successful demonstration of its new Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
This historic demo was held on Wednesday September 18th, 2024 at the soon-to-be completed National Control Centre, Gwagwalada, Abuja.
Speaking at the event, the Honourable Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, who was represented by the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Nosike said that the SCADA system will enable real-time monitoring and control, crucial for effective national grid management.
Adelabu urged all stakeholders in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) to embrace the opportunities the SCADA system offers to improve their operational capabilities and service delivery to Nigerians.
On his part, the MD/CEO of TCN, Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, expressed excitement that the project is finally becoming a reality after several failed attempts. He revealed that the project, currently 69% complete, will be fully implemented by mid-next year.
He emphasized that, the SCADA system, designed to enhance grid stability, reduce power outages, and improve energy efficiency, is a technology that will allow TCN to monitor the entire electricity network from a central location, ensuring prompt responses to outages and efficient load management.
The $56m World Bank funded project is part of TCN’s broader digital transformation strategy, which includes upgrading existing systems and leveraging new technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com