TCN Deploys Generation Loss Detection System to Curb Incessant Power Outages

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) yesterday said it had deployed the Generation Loss Detection System (GLDS) which it said plays a pivotal role in detecting and responding to sudden drops in power generation across the network.

The innovation, a statement from the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said, stands as a testament to the TCN's commitment to advancing grid management capabilities.

Designed to empower the National Control Centre (NCC) in Osogbo, GLDS, it said, 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.

“GLDS incorporates sophisticated data analytics and machine learning algorithms to analyse real-time data and 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, ” the TCN said.

Furthermore, TCN said that it 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.

“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 organisation added.

The IoT enabled the expansion of visibility of power generating stations from six to 27, and has helped TCN significantly improve its ability to monitor grid load and identify potential issues before they escalate, it stressed.

Recently, it said the IoT device was also used to capture generation from Taopex Gs and Zungeru Hydro Power Station, bringing the total number of power stations visible to the national grid to 29.