The Federal Government of Nigeria has deployed a new technology, Generation Dip/Loss Detection System, to detect and respond to incessant drops or dips in power generation across the country.
This was made known through a statement, credited to the Transmission Company of Nigeria on Wednesday, reiterating the belief that the new Generation Dip/Loss Detection System would further enhance TCN’s grid management capabilities.
Nigeria reportedly generates an average of 4,000MW of electricity for an estimated population of 200 million.
However, this has hardly worked, as the grid continues to record regular and unexpected collapse due to gas supply constraints, transmission infrastructure vandalism, and liquidity crisis, among other reasons.
In a statement issued by its spokesperson to show the government’s readiness in tackling the menace, in Abuja, on Wednesday, the company said a new technology had been deployed by the Federal Government’s company to manage the transmission network and the national grid without hassle.
“As TCN continues to make efforts to enhance grid management, its engineers have recently deployed the Generation Dip/Loss Detection System which plays a pivotal role in detecting and responding to sudden drops or dips in power generation across the network.
“This new innovation stands as a testament to the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s commitment to advancing grid management capabilities.
“Designed to empower the National Control Centre in Osogbo, GLDS provides grid controllers in NCC with advanced tools for real-time monitoring and analysis of grid performance.
“Its intuitive interface allows for the setting of parameters, continuous monitoring of power generating stations, and comprehensive reporting functionalities, enabling swift responses to grid disturbances.”
According to the company, GLDS encompasses up-to-date data analytics and machine learning algorithms to analyse real-time data and instantly identify patterns associated with sudden generation loss.
“By leveraging anomaly detection techniques, GLDS can promptly alert grid controllers on deviations from normal grid behaviour, facilitating proactive intervention to prevent widespread disruptions,” it stated.
The system would ensure seamless communication between GLDS and IoT cloud servers, enabling a quick response and coordination of mitigation strategies, stated the electricity transmission company.
The firm said, “Previously, TCN engineers had developed an in-house design that leverages on IoT technology as an innovative solution in response to the challenge of limited visibility of power generators.
“The IoT devices, which were strategically deployed across power stations and some substations, facilitate the collection of near real-time data, including power generation levels and grid performance metrics.
“The IoT enabled the expansion of visibility of power generating stations from six to 27, and this has helped TCN significantly improve its ability to monitor grid load and identify potential issues before they escalate.”
“The GLDS and the IoT represent a significant step forward in bolstering grid stability and reliability.
“These initiatives not only empower TCN’s grid controllers with the insights needed to proactively address challenges and minimise disruptions but also demonstrate TCN’s dedication to meeting the evolving demands of the NESI (Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry).”
The power transmission company disclosed that the IoT device was used, recently, to capture generation from Taopex Gs and Zungeru hydropower station, which increased the total number of power stations visible to the national grid to 29.
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