October 27, (THEWILL) – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced the installation of a new Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) in Gwarimpa, Abuja.
The installations, which commenced ON Wednesday, October 27, will be completed on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.
This is contained in a press statement signed by TCN’s general manager, public affairs, Ndidi Mbah.
The company stated that the new 2x60MVA GIS is part of TCN’s efforts to reinforce the high voltage transmission ring project around Abuja, which will increase bulk power available for Abuja Disco to take to its customers in Abuja metropolis and environs.
“During the fourteen-day GIS installation period, bulk power delivery to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) will not be affected as TCN has made adequate plans to ensure that the quantum of power supplied to AEDC is maintained. This means that the installation of TCN’s new GIS substation will not affect bulk supply to Abuja Disco for its customers,” the company said.
The Gwarimpa GIS project will increase the quantum of bulk power supply in Abuja and its environs.
TCN said it would continue to execute new transmission projects even as it completes old ones, in line with its electricity grid maintenance, expansion, and rehabilitation programme, targeted at putting in place a more stable and efficient network.
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