TCN Says The National Grid Is Stable After It Failed

The national grid has been effectively restored, according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), after a total grid breakdown.

March 28, 2024, around 3:30 p.m., saw the second collapse of the national energy grid, which is centralized and overseen from Osogbo, Osun state.

The business reported that full recovery was accomplished by 10:00 pm on the same day in a statement released on Friday by TCN's spokeswoman, Ndidi Mbah.

TCN reported that a large decrease in generation capacity, mostly as a result of gas restrictions, was the cause of the system disruption, citing a report from its national control center (NCC) in Osogbo.

“This reduction led to a rapid decline in system frequency. This created a sudden imbalance in the grid. The imbalance in grid stability was exacerbated by the sudden tripping of Egbin generation turbine 3, resulting in an additional loss of 167MW load and the subsequent collapse of the grid,” TCN said.

“The grid has, however, since been recovered and is stable, and is currently transmitting all the generated power to distribution load centres nationwide.”

TCN underscored its resolute dedication to tackling grid issues and proactively striving to mitigate disruptions.

TCN noted that in situations when problems are beyond its control, it will collaborate with other parties involved in the value chain of the power industry to lessen the effects and quickly return the grid to normal operation.