TCN commissions new 100MVA power transformer to boost Osogbo grid capacity 

This was announced by the agency on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday.

The agency stated “As part of its efforts to rehabilitate and strengthen its transmission network, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully energized a new 100MVA power transformer at the 132/33kV Osogbo Transmission Substation in Osun State. 

“The new transformer boosts the Substation’s capacity from 180MVA to 280MVA and enhances bulk power supply to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, improving electricity distribution to IBEDC’s customers within Osogbo Township and surrounding areas. The 100MVA power transformer project is part of TCN’s nationwide initiatives, undertaken in collaboration with the World Bank,” the agency said.

The additional capacity is expected to alleviate power shortages, reduce system downtime, and improve the reliability of electricity supply to businesses and households within the region.

The 100MVA transformer project is part of TCN’s broader transmission network expansion initiatives, which are being executed in collaboration with the World Bank.

In May 2024, the TCN also commissioned a new 100MVA 132/33kV power transformer at its Dan Agundi Transmission Substation in Kano State.

Speaking on the development, TCN reiterated its commitment to enhancing the country’s transmission network to accommodate increasing electricity generation and demand. The company assured stakeholders that it remains focused on executing similar projects nationwide to further stabilize the grid.

The transformers installed include various capacities ranging from 60MVA to 300MVA, strategically positioned to meet the growing demand for electricity in industrial zones and urban centers.