Power Generation: TCN Explains Collapse Of National Grid - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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May 11, 2019
The TransmissionCompany of Nigeria, TCN said the collapse of the National Grid was caused by amultiple tripping on its substation in Onitsha, Anambra state.
The company’s ManagingDirector, Mohammed Usman who made this known at a news conference in Abuja,said the national electricity grid had experienced some disturbances resultingin reduction of electricity allocation to distribution companies in thecountry.
Mohammed also addedthat the collapse may also have been triggered because one of the generatorswent off. He however, said that in spite of the fragile nature of the nation’spower grid, TCN had achieved some level of stability on the national grid.The Managing Director saidthe company had raised certain funds for investment in linesand transmissions saying that attainment of the required investments intransmission would take some time.