US EditionNigeria: Blackout Across Nigeria As National Grid Collapses Again
Multiple 330kV transmission lines tripped causing the second nationwide blackout in less than five days, disrupting power for millions and forcing reliance on generators, operators said.
- On Tuesday, Nigeria's national electricity grid experienced a system-wide collapse causing a nationwide blackout, marking the second outage in less than five days confirmed by major electricity distribution companies.
- Operational reports showed multiple 330kV lines tripped simultaneously, and operators said disconnection of some grid-connected generating units also contributed.
- Restoration teams commenced recovery at about 13:15, supply was later restored to Abuja and several cities while NISO's website showed Discos were not allocated supply and only Delta gas power plant generated electricity as at 11:14 am.
- Grid operators prioritized full restoration and stabilization as persistent collapses disrupt businesses and households, forcing increased reliance on generators and solar power while a detailed investigation is underway.
- Last Friday, Nigerian Independent System Operator reported a total outage across the interconnected network at about 12:40 hours, leaving major districts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, without power.
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National Grid Records Second Collapse In 4 Days
Nigeria’s electricity grid has once again experienced collapse with all electricity distribution companies not getting supply. A check on the website of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that all the Discos were not allocated supply as at 10:54 am. Also, only Delta gas power plant was generating electricity as at 11:14 am with 39megawatts on the grid. Daily Trust reports that this will be the second grid collapse in four day…
National Grid Collapses — Second Time in Five Days - Thepodiummedia
The national grid collapsed on Tuesday morning, causing the power outages across Nigeria. Data obtained by TheCable from the Nigerian Independent System Operator N(ISO) showed that load allocation to the 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) dropped to zero megawatts (MW) as at 11 am on Tuesday. According to the data from the system operator, the power generation dropped to 39 MW. The development marks the second grid collapse in less t…
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