Posted on: 04:27 Wed, 03 Feb 2016



The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)
has attained new record peaks generation of
5074.7MW and 109,372MWH, a statement said
in Abuja on Wednesday.

The statement was signed by Mr Clement
Ezeolisah, Assistant General Manager (Public
Affairs) System Operation/ Market Operation of
TCN.

It stated that the highest maximum daily energy
wheeled nationwide was 109,372MWH and
added that the new peak was attained at 9.30
p.m., on Tuesday.

It said the previous peak generation of
4883.9MW was achieved on Nov.23, 2015 and
that another highest maximum daily energy
wheeled nationwide was 107,142.32MWH and
recorded on Jan. 26.

The statement noted that the Managing
Director, System Operation/Market Operation,
TCN, Dipak Sarma attributed the twin peak
achievements to enhanced cooperation among
all stakeholders in the power sector.

It added that it was also due the concerted
efforts of system operators at the National
Control Centre and other stations.

It stated that this effort was to ensure that all
generated power was wheeled to the
distribution companies in order to avoid
stranded power. (NAN)