Tag: grid stability
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NISO Assures SCADA Rollout to Boost Nigeria’s Grid Monitoring and Stability
Overview: A Welcomed Move for Nigeria’s Power Grid The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has announced a concerted plan to roll out the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system across the country’s electricity grid by the end of 2026. This strategic move aims to enhance grid monitoring, improve reliability, and strengthen stability in a…
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Energy reforms yield $15bn: No blackout in 10 months
Ghana’s Energy Reforms Deliver Stable Power and Big Payoffs In a bold signal of policy success, reforms sweeping through the energy sector have generated substantial proceeds, allowing the government to fully fund power generation and related expenditures. The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, announced that the reforms have translated into a…
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Devon Opens a New Era in Renewable Storage with Underground High-Density Hydro
Introduction: A Battery on a Hillside In a bold step for renewable energy, a hillside outside Plymouth in Devon has begun generating electricity using a first-of-its-kind, high-density hydro system embedded underground. This innovative setup treats hydropower like a hillside battery, storing energy when supply exceeds demand and releasing it when needed. The project aims to…
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Utilities Urge Public to Ration Energy as Power Grid Faces Critical Test
Two Utilities Prepare for a Critical Test of the Power Grid As the province enters a Power Warning, two of its main electricity providers say the grid is approaching its maximum output. Officials from the utilities say the situation requires immediate public cooperation to avoid rolling outages and maintain reliable service for essential needs. Late…
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Three hours of free power could favour the well-off, say energy giants
What the plan involves Across several markets, policymakers are considering a scheme that would grant households three hours of free power each day or during peak demand periods. The idea is to reduce overall energy bills, stimulate consumption during off-peak times, and relieve the grid during crunch periods. Proponents argue that even a modest, targeted…
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Emergency Order Keeps Aging Colorado Coal Plant Open Ahead of Closure
Overview: An Unexpected Extension for Craig Station In a late-breaking move, the U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order late Tuesday to keep Unit 1 of the Craig Station coal plant in Colorado operating, just one day before it was scheduled to shut down. The decision, not backed by conventional market mechanisms, underscores the…