TCN installs 300MVA transformer at Egbin substation in Nigeria
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) unveiled a new 300MVA transformer at the Egbin substation to boost electricity transmission capacity. This upgrade supports more stable power supply for Lagos and surrounding areas, benefiting households and businesses. TCN also restored the 330kV Shiroro–Mando transmission line on the same day, improving overall grid reliability.
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- •TCN installed the 300MVA transformer at the Egbin substation on February 23, 2026.
- •The Egbin substation is a key node in Nigeria's power transmission network serving Lagos.
- •TCN restored the 330kV Shiroro–Mando transmission line to service on February 23, 2026.
- •The transformer upgrade increases the substation's capacity to handle higher electricity loads.
- •The Shiroro–Mando line restoration helps reduce power outages in the region.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If TCN completes similar upgrades at other major substations Nigeria's national grid could see improved stability and fewer blackouts, benefiting consumers and industries nationwide.
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