TCN records 5, 074.7Mw peak generation

The System Operator, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) yesterday said it achieved a  new record peak generation of 5074.7megawatts (Mw).

In a statement endorsed by Assistant General Manager, Public Affairs, Clement Ezeolisah, it said it also recorded the highest maximum daily energy wheeled nationwide of 109,372Mw February 2.

The new peak generation of 5074.7Mw was attained at 9.30pm February 2. While the previous peak generation was 4883.9Mw achieved on November 23 last year, the previous highest maximum daily energy wheeled nationwide was 107,142.32MwH recorded on January 26.

The Managing Director, System Operation/Market Operation, TCN, Dipak Sarma attributed the twin peak achievements to the enhanced cooperation among all the power sector stakeholders and concerted efforts by system operators at the National Control Centre and other stations to ensure that all generated power is wheeled to the distribution companies and that there is no stranded power.

-thenationonlineng