| National grid capacity rises by 600MW as TCN commission 330KV lines in Edo |
National Grid Capacity Rises by 600MW as TCN Commissions 330KV Lines in Edo
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TCN Expands National Grid Capacity by 600MW
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Commissioning of 330kV Lines in Edo State
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Improved Power Evacuation and Distribution
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Strategic Connection Between Ihovbor, Benin, and Ajaokuta
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Socio-Economic Impact on Local Communities
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Technical Details of the Transmission Project
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Future Outlook for Nigeria’s Electricity Supply
The
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has achieved a significant milestone in
strengthening the country’s electricity infrastructure with the commissioning
of new 330kV transmission lines in Edo State.
The
project, which links Ihovbor/Benin and Ihovbor/Ajaokuta, adds 600 megawatts of
capacity to the national grid, a development expected to improve power
evacuation and distribution across Nigeria.
At the commissioning ceremony in Benin City, TCN’s Managing Director, Engr. Sule Abdulaziz, explained that one of the major challenges in Nigeria’s electricity sector has been the inability to evacuate generated power efficiently.
He emphasized that with the new lines, more electricity can now be transmitted from generation plants to distribution companies, ultimately reaching industries and households nationwide.