Power generation rises to 4,883.9MW – TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria said the country achieved a new record peak generation of 4,883.9MW and the highest maximum daily energy delivery of 106,288.48MWH.

A statement signed on Tuesday by the Assistant General Manager (Public Affairs) of the TCN, Clement Ezeolisah, said the new peak generation was achieved on Monday.

The statement added that the previous peak generation was 4,810.7MW, which was attained on August 25.

It stated that the previous highest maximum daily energy wheeled was 104,794.26MWH and was attained on September 23.

The statement said the the Managing Director, System Operation/Market Operation of the TCN, Dipak Sarma, attributed the achievement to improvement in the supply of gas to the power generating stations and cooperation among all the stakeholders.

The statement gave the assurance that TCN would continue to improve the network capacity to deliver more quality power to the electricity distribution companies.