Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) have deployed a smart high-tension overhead line fault circuit detector in Nigeria. The smart grid outage management solution, implemented by Aquivis Technologies Limited, is said to be first of its kind in the country. AEDC in a statement issued on Thursday by the General Manager, Communications, Mr Oyebode Fadipe, said the initiative will help reduce its Aggregate Technical Commercial and Collection (ATC&C) losses as well as improve network reliability of the 11kV and 33kV overhead feeders. “the detection solution would substantially reduce the time required to repair faulty lines and reduce operational expenses; improve network reliability and operational efficiency; provide a safer work environment for line crew and ultimately better customer satisfaction,” he said. “AEDC was looking for a real-time monitoring solution with two-way communication that will not only improve the company’s ability to monitor remotely, but also the ability to perform remote interventions.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 11, 2020 17:37 UTC