Nigeria’s electricity generation has jumped 30% this week, nearing a peak of 6,000 megawatts (MW) following upgrades to the country’s aging power infrastructure. Despite having the capacity to generate 13,000 MW, outdated transmission lines have long limited supply, forcing consumers to rely on costly generators. Sule Abdulaziz, head of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), said the country has commissioned 66 new transformers, expanded substations, and reinforced transmission lines, leading to the growth. The Siemens-led grid modernization project driving the overhaul was intended to deliver 7,000 MW by 2021. However, logistical and financial hurdles delayed the achievement of these goals. With funding secured from the AfDB and other sources, the project is moving ahead with plans to surpass 10,000 MW by 2026.
Source: Reuters