TCN Commissions 60MVA Mobile Transformer in Yobe, Boosts Power Supply
0
0
TCN Commissions 60MVA Mobile Transformer in Yobe, Boosts Power Supply
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has commissioned a new 60MVA, 132/33kV Mobile Power Transformer at its Damaturu 132/33kV Transmission Substation in Yobe State to improve electricity supply across the state and neighbouring communities.
TCN disclosed in a statement at the weekend, saying the transformer was successfully energised and put into operation at 9:50 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
According to the company, the newly installed transformer increases the substation’s transformation capacity from 120MVA to 180MVA, strengthening operational flexibility, improving system reliability, and providing redundancy during maintenance and unexpected outages.
READ ALSO: Nigerian Arrested in India With 5kg Meth, Linked to Alleged Romance Scam Syndicate
It added that the upgrade would also enable the substation to accommodate rising electricity demand in the area.
The company said the increased capacity would make more bulk electricity available to the Yola Electricity Distribution Company for onward distribution to customers in Damaturu, Buni Yadi, Babangida, the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital, and other surrounding communities.
TCN noted that the project forms part of its ongoing infrastructure expansion programme funded through its Internally Generated Revenue, IGR.
It explained that the initiative is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s transmission network, enhancing grid reliability, and improving the efficiency of bulk power delivery to electricity distribution companies across the country.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to expanding transmission capacity nationwide to support improved power supply and meet the country’s growing electricity demand.
