TCN deploys GLDS to boost grid reliability amid f requent collapse

TMonday morning was controllers in NCC with RANSMISSION Company caused by a fire incident at advanced tools for real- time of Nigeria ( TCN) has the Afam power generating monitoring and analysis of deployed Generation station, leading to a sudden grid performance, noting Dip/ Loss Detection System generation loss of 25 MW and that its intuitive interface ( GLDS) to empower the 305 MW, respectively. allows for the setting of National Control Centre The company , in a state - parameters, continuous ( NCC) in Osogbo. ment, yesterday, signed by its monitoring of power gener

This is coming days after the GM, Public Affairs, Ndidi ating stations, and compre - national grid experienced a Mbah, said that the GLDS hensive reporting function - total collapse throwing severwould play an important role alities, enabling swift al cities into darkness as genin detecting and responding responses to grid distur - eration dropped to 64.70 to sudden drops or dips in bances. megawatts. power generation across the She said: "By leveraging Though, few hours later after network. anomaly detection tech - the collapse, TCN said the colShe stressed that the digital niques, GLDS can promptly lapse of the national grid on solution would provide grid alert grid controllers on deviations from normal grid behaviour, facilitating proactive intervention to prevent widespread disruptions. "Furthermore, TCN ensures seamless communication between GLDS and IOT cloud servers, enabling a more rapid response and coordination of mitigation strategies. This connectivity underscores TCN'S commitment to enhancing grid resilience and ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of electricity to consumers across Nigeria," she stated