distribution
Smart Technologies
Lucy Electric launches expansion module for its Gemini 3 mini RTU
Lucy Electric's new unit comprises an expansion processor accommodating up to three more sub-assemblies allowing the remote terminal unit to control up to six switches.
Transmission and Distribution
Nigeria’s grid is set for a make-over to boost capacity
Siemens’ pre-engineering contract to expand Nigeria’s grid capacity to 25,000MW has been approved.
Business and markets
India’s ailing power sector needs urgent government support
Amid the COVID-19 lockdown, electricity consumption in India has plummeted considerably with power sector distribution companies needing to be rescued.
Business and markets
Nigeria’s minister of power sets bar high for TCN’s new management
With barely a day having passed since sacking outgoing Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) managing director Usman Mohammed, minister of power Sale Mamman met with the new managing director Sula Abdulaziz and his management team this week.
Finance and Policy
Kenya Power contests High Court ruling over its tender cancellation
Kenya Power has launched a court case to challenge the cancellation of a tender, arguing that the case should be ruled under European law.
Transmission and Distribution
Distribution Automation II: Using peer-to-peer comms in a simple automation scheme
This peer-to-peer communications scheme is so common in Recloser applications that NOJA Power’s OSM Recloser system has a dedicated ACO function.
Transmission and Distribution
Exploring distribution network automation options
This article by NOJA Power is the first of a series covering the many Distribution Network Automation techniques available to Power Systems engineers.
Transmission and Distribution
Asia-Pacific sees mid-year rise in T&D tenders
In July 2019, there were 300 T&D project tenders announced in the Asia-Pacific region, marking a rise of 16% over the last 12-month average of 258.
Transmission and Distribution
Exploring pilot independent power transmission lines
Africa’s power sector leaders must devise new mechanisms to attract more private sector investment into power transmission lines, energy experts urged.
Transmission and Distribution
Reducing transmission and distribution technical losses is possible, says Toshiba
Toshiba is on a mission to share their expertise with African countries by advising in terms of reducing transmission and distribution technical losses.
