FG commissions 4 transmission substations in Kano, provides 544MW to grid

The Federal Ministry of Power by Transmission Company of Nigeria(TCN), in partnership with the Kano State Government, has commissioned 4 transmission substations including 544MW of wheeling capability to Kano State and the grid.

These transmission capacities are at Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata and Dan-Agundi. Walalambe contributes a brand new 80 MW capability substation with two 40 MVA transformers; Kumbotso receives 300 MVA at 330kV degree and 100 MVA transformers; Dakata and Dan-Agundi every acquire an extra 100 MVA transformer, respectively at 132kV degree.

The tasks strengthen bulk electrical energy provide to Kano’s industrial, business and residential areas, relieve overloaded substations and create room to satisfy beforehand suppressed demand. At Walalambe, six outgoing feeders help provide to Tokarawa Industrial Area, the Eastern Bypass, Maiduguri Road, Hadejia Road and adjoining communities.

Lee Group, a serious industrial enterprise, is now reconnected to the grid after greater than 30years of working off-grid, whereas the fire-damaged Dan-Agundi substation has regained substantial capability to serve Kano historic city, the Emir’s Palace and surrounding communities. Together, these investments present stronger infrastructure for manufacturing, small companies, employment and improved family welfare.

The tasks are a testomony to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and his dedication to reset the facility sector as a basis for nationwide improvement and turning infrastructure funding into financial alternative throughout your entire nation.