Electricity supply in Nigeria rises to 85,874 MWh

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), says Nigeria’s electricity supply rose by 7.11% to 85,874.18MWh on Wednesday, 6th July 2022, representing the highest electricity supply in over one month.

The increase in energy supply is following a 6.96% energy generation from 81,310.5MWh recorded on Tuesday to 86,967.76MWh on Wednesday.

According to the information from TCN, 98.74% of the energy generated was distributed to the DisCos.

Similarly, peak generation increased by 1.96% to 3,800.6MW, while off-peak generation stood at 3,457.5MW, representing a 9.47% rise compared to the previous day.

Despite the increase, electricity generation and supply in Nigeria is still crippling below the minimum 105,000MWh of electricity required to record stable power supply in the country.

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Highlights

• Peak generation – 3,800.6MW (+1.96%)
• Off-peak generation – 3,457.5MW (+9.47%)
• Energy generated – 86,967.76MWh (+6.96%)
• Energy sent out – 85,874.18MWh (+7.11%)

The highest frequency for the day was 50.39Hz, while the lowest frequency was 49.07Hz.